5.5.1 Technologies

Question 1

DNA Sequencing

Answer 1

Used in molecular biology to study genomes and the proteins they encode.

Question 2

DNA Fingerprinting

Answer 2

A chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things.

Question 3

Similarities

DNA Sequencing VS FIngerprinting

Answer 3

• Both techniques in molecular biology
• Reveal the nucleotide sequence of the genome
• Commonly use PCR and gel electrophoresis
• Numerous applications in forensic identification and paternity testing

Question 4

Differences

DNA Sequencing VS FIngerprinting

Answer 4

• DNA profiling is the analysis of unique patterns of DNA sequences to identify individuals.
• DNA profiling focuses on STR patterns of a particular locus.
• DNA sequencing refers to the determination of nucleotide sequences in a fragment.