What Do You Know About DNA Profiling? Trivia Questions Quiz

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1.

The pattern of DNA fragments created through the process of gel electrophoresis.
- A.
  
  DNA Fingerprint
- B.
  
  PCR
- C.
  
  STR
- D.
  
  VNTR
2.

A segment of DNA that codes for a protein or trait.
- A.
  
  Gene
- B.
  
  Allele
- C.
  
  Chromosome
- D.
  
  PCR
3.

A molecule that cuts a DNA molecule at a specific base sequence.
- A.
  
  Restriction Enzyme
- B.
  
  PCR
- C.
  
  STR
- D.
  
  VNTR
4.

Tandem repeats of short DNA sequences 2-5 base pairs in length.
- A.
  
  STR
- B.
  
  VNTR
- C.
  
  PCR
- D.
  
  Allele
5.

The process where DNA is cut and placed on a gel where it moves based on size to create a pattern is known as Gel Electrophoresis.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

DNA in a gel electrophoresis separates based on its size.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

When DNA moves through the gel, the larger size fragments travel the furthest.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

DNA can be extracted from blood, semen, saliva, and hair follicles.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

By comparing the DNA from a crime scene to various suspects, forensics examiners can link a suspect to a crime scene.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

A gene that has more than one alternating form, like those that code for various blood types is known as a(n):
- A.
  
  Allele
- B.
  
  Chromosome
- C.
  
  Gene
- D.
  
  STR
11.

There are 46 __________________ in human cells, which are long strand of DNA found in the nucleus.
- A.
  
  Chromosomes
- B.
  
  Alleles
- C.
  
  Genes
- D.
  
  PCRs
12.

A molecule labeled with a radioactive isotope that attaches to a particular sequence of DNA is known as a:
- A.
  
  Probe
- B.
  
  PCR
- C.
  
  Allele
- D.
  
  Chromosome
13.

A method of separating DNA molecules based on size by passing them through a agarose gel to create a DNA fingerprint.
- A.
  
  Electrophoresis
- B.
  
  Gene
- C.
  
  PCR
- D.
  
  STR
14.

A method used to replicate small samples of DNA in to millions of copies is known as
- A.
  
  PCR
- B.
  
  STR
- C.
  
  VNTR
- D.
  
  Restriction enzyme
15.

GGCTCTGGATCGCTAG|GGCTCTGGATCGCTAG|GGCTCTGGATCGCTAG The DNA code above repeats 3 times and would be classified as a
- A.
  
  Variable number tandem repeat
- B.
  
  Short tandem repeat
- C.
  
  PCR
- D.
  
  Gel Electrophoresis
16.

DNA from a Crime Scene was deposited in row 1. DNA was obtained from suspects Bob, Sue, John , and Lisa. Which suspects DNA matches the crime scene DNA?
- A.
  
  Bob
- B.
  
  Sue
- C.
  
  John
- D.
  
  Lisa
17.

P=Crime Scene DNA, S1=Suspect 1, S2= Suspect 2, S3=Suspect 3. Which suspect left DNA at the Crime Scene?
- A.
  
  P
- B.
  
  S1
- C.
  
  S2
- D.
  
  S3
18.

DNA from a crime scene matched that of a suspect. This means that the suspect, without a doubt, committed the crime.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False