DNA Flashcards
Where is the DNA found?
DNA is found in the nucleus of animal and plant cells in really long molecules called chromosomes
What is a gene?
A gene is a section of DNA. It contains the instructions to make a specific protein
How do cells make proteins?
Cells make proteins by stringing amino acids together in a particular order
What is DNA fingerprinting?
DNA fingerprinting is a way of cutting up a persons DNA into smaller sections and then separating them
What two things is DNA fingerprinting used in?
Forensic science
Paternity testing
Why do some people think there should be a national genetic database of everyone in the country?
In order for the police to identify the DNA from a crime scene against everyone in the country
Why do some people disagree that there should be a National genetic data base?
This is a big invasion of privacy the data could be used for something else
What is the disadvantage of a national genetic data base in terms of scientific problems?
False positives can occur if there is a made in the procedure or if the data is misinterpreted
What are chromosomes?
Chromosomes are really long molecules of DNA
