DNA Fingerprinting Flashcards

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1
Q

Genome sequences differ by ________ every 1000 to 1500 bases

A

1 nucleotide

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2
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Analysis of restriction fragments by southern blot reveals ______.

A

Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)

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3
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Identify what type of polymorphism:

Repeats 10-50 base sequences in tandem

A

Variable number tandem repeats (VNTR)

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4
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Identify what type of polymorphism:

One or more nucleotide changes that affect the size of restriction enzyme products

A

RFLP

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5
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Identify what type of polymorphism:

Repwats 1-10 base pairs in tandem

A

Short tandem repeats (STR)

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6
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Identify what type of polymorphism:

Alterations of a single nucleotide

A

Single nucleotide polymorphism

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7
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How much % of the population is needed to consider a single nucleotide polymorphism?

A

1%

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8
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Each individual has how much SNPs?

A

11 million

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9
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Criteria for a polymorphism

A

Mutation:

Cannot be deadly
Must not disrupt normal reproductive functions

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10
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DNA Fingerprinting is aslo known as:

A

DNA typing/profiling

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11
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In what field is DNA typing applied when scientists infer an organism’s lineage and geographic origins

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Genealogy & archaeology

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