Basics of DNA Profiling (Exam 1)

Question 1

This basis of DNA profiling states that the genome of each individual is { } and inherited from { }.

Answer 1

1) Unique
2) Parents

Question 2

This basis of DNA profiling states that differentiating between individuals requires { }.

Answer 2

Probing subsets of genetic variation

Question 3

This basis of DNA profiling states that DNA typing must be performed { } and { }.

Answer 3

1) Efficiently
2) Reproducibly

Question 4

True or False: This basis of DNA profiling states that current standard DNA tests look at genes.

Answer 4

False

Question 4

In human identity testing, matching a suspect with evidence is used in these types of cases.

Answer 4

What is forensic?

Question 5

In human identity testing, identifying a child’s father is used in this type of testing.

Answer 5

What is paternity?

Question 6

In human identity testing, putting pieces back together is pertinent after these events.

Answer 6

What are mass disasters?

Question 7

RFLP is to VNTR as PCR is to…

Answer 7

STRs

Question 8

These markers have an incredibly fast analysis speed (2 days to a week) as well as a high power of discrimination.

Answer 8

Multiplex STRs

Question 9

These markers have an incredibly slow analysis speed (2 months) as well as a high power of discrimination.

Answer 9

RFLP Multi-Locus Probes

Question 10

What are the 3 facets of DNA processing?

Answer 10

Biology, technology, and genetics