DNA Fingerprinting

Question 1

Everyone has unique DNA, name the 2 exceptions

Answer 1

Clones and identical twins

Question 2

Describe DNA fingerprinting (or Genetic fingerprinting)

Answer 2

A way of cutting up a person’s DNA into small sections and then separating them.
Every person’s genetic fingerprint has a unique pattern. This means you can tell people apart by comparing maple of their DNA

Question 3

What are the 2 things DNA fingerprinting is used in?

Answer 3

1) Forensic science

2) Paternity testing

Question 4

Describe how DNA fingerprinting is used in forensic science

Answer 4

DNA taken from a crime scene is compared with a DNA sample taken from a suspect

Question 5

What is paternity testing?

Answer 5

To see if a man is the father of a particular child

Question 6

A nation genetic database could be created. Give an advantage and the disadvantages

Answer 6

Ad: DNA from a crime scene could be checked against everyone in the country to see whose it was
Dis: Big invasion of privacy, ad they worry how safe the data would be and what else it might be used for
Dis: Scientific problems - false positives can occur if errors are made in the procedure or if the data is misinterpreted