Inheritance Patterns

Question 1

What is DNA sequencing

Answer 1

When the precise order of nucleotides in a sample of DNA is determined (actually getting a code)

Question 2

What is DNA profiling

Answer 2

When an organism’s unique DNA profile is determined and represented by a series of bands

Question 3

What can we do with information about the DNA of the human species

Answer 3

• Genotyping of specific viruses to direct appropriate treatment
• Identification of mutations linked to different forms of cancer
• The design of medication and more accurate prediction of their effects
• Advancement in forensic applied sciences