Second Periodical Test Flashcards
What should be done if a citizen has a cold before giving a DNA sample?
Any citizen with a cold should not give a sample.
This safeguard helps prevent the spread of illness and ensures the integrity of the sample.
What is a proposed safeguard regarding the tools used for taking DNA samples?
A new scraper should be used for each citizen.
This practice minimizes the risk of contamination between samples.
What is one of the proposed safeguards regarding health monitoring?
The blood pressure of each citizen should be measured.
Monitoring blood pressure can help ensure the safety of citizens during the sample collection process.
What precaution should nurses take when collecting DNA samples?
Nurses taking the samples should wear safety gloves.
Wearing gloves is essential for maintaining hygiene and preventing contamination.
What is the probability that two people (except identical twins) will have the same DNA profile?
1 in 100 million
According to Gina, when is a person’s DNA made up?
At conception
What did Anna say about how DNA can change?
DNA can be altered by mutations
What did Tom explain about how a person receives their DNA?
Each person gets a new mix of DNA from each parent
Which students provided correct explanations about DNA variety?
B. Anna and Tom, but not Gina
What is a key characteristic of red blood cells?
Has no nucleus
What is a key characteristic of white blood cells?
Has a nucleus
What liquid do cells float in within the blood?
Plasma
Fill in the blank: DNA is to be extracted from a blood sample and from _______.
cheek scrapings
Why will DNA be found in both blood samples and cheek scrapings?
B. Both samples contain cells with nuclei
True or False: Red blood cells contain nuclei.
False
What is DNA?
A chemical substance that contains the instructions to build our bodies
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) carries genetic information essential for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of living organisms.
According to the article, what is the chance that two people will have the same DNA profile, except for identical twins?
1 in 100 million
This statistic highlights the uniqueness of individual DNA profiles among the general population.
Who correctly explained the variety of DNA?
B. Anna and Tom, but not Gina
Anna’s explanation about mutations and Tom’s explanation about inheritance are accurate, while Gina’s claim that DNA is not inherited is incorrect.
Fill in the blank: DNA can be altered by _______.
[mutations]
Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can lead to variations in genetic traits.
What did Gina claim about a person’s DNA?
That it is made up at conception and is not inherited
This statement is incorrect; DNA is indeed inherited from both parents.
Which student said that each person gets a new mix of DNA from their parents?
Tom
This reflects the biological process of genetic recombination during reproduction.
Which piece of laboratory equipment would you need to check that the fabric is conducting electricity?
A. Voltmeter
A voltmeter measures electrical potential difference, making it suitable for checking conductivity in fabrics.
What does DNA profiling help police scientists accomplish in a criminal investigation?
It helps to identify suspects by comparing DNA samples from a crime scene to databases of convicted criminals.
DNA profiles are unique to individuals, making them a powerful tool in forensic science.
What was the outcome when the police compared the DNA profile from the blood sample found at the crime scene?
No match was found in the database of convicted criminals.
This indicates that the blood may belong to a suspect not previously known to law enforcement.