Gel Electrophoresis and DNA Profiling Flashcards
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What is gel electrophoresis?
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A process used to separate charged molecules based on their size by pushing them through a gel.
2
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What are restriction enzymes?
A
An enzyme that cuts strands of DNA at a specific point of certain sequences called recognition sites.
3
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What does gel electrophoresis create?
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DNA profiles are also called DNA fingerprints.
4
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What is a DNA profile?
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A technique that uses the banding patterns of DNA fragments as a means of identification.
