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DNA Fingerprinting Lab Answer Sheet
Names ____________________________________________________
1. Who 1st developed the process of DNA fingerprinting? __________________________
2. When was the process developed? _______________
3. What country was the 1st to use DNA fingerprinting in court? In what year? _______________________
4. What are nonsense codes? ______________________________________________________________
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5. How do nonsense codes compare in different individuals? _____________________________________
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6. What are core sequences? _______________________________________________________________
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7. What did Jeffery’s use for a genetic marker? ________________________________________________
8. What is the function of restriction enzymes? ________________________________________________
Each of the following statements is a step in the process of DNA fingerprinting; write the number of the step
being describe.
Step _____ a. DNA band pattern is transferred to nylon membrane.
Step _____ b. Radio active DNA pattern transferred to x-ray film.
Step _____ c. Blood or cell sample from which DNA is extracted.
Step _____ d. DNA probe binds to specific DNA sequence.
Step _____ e. The resultant visible pattern is the DNA fingerprint
Step _____ f. Restriction enzyme used to cut DNA into fragments
Step _____ g. Extra probe material is washed away, leaving unique DNA band pattern.
Step _____ h. Fragments are separated into band using electrophoresis.
Part II The Paternity Suit
Case 1
Was the woman’s claim justified? ___________________________________________________
Explain ________________________________________________________________________
Case 2
On the basis of the evidence is the woman’s claim true? _________________________________
Explain ________________________________________________________________________
Part IV DNA in the Courtroom
Case 3
1. Who was the murderer? _________________________
2. Explain how you determined the murderer ____________________________________________
3. Should suspects have to provide a blood sample if requested by police? (more than just a yes or no answer)
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4. Would you consider it an invasion of your rights? (more than just a yes or no answer) _________________
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Case #4
Could the man be the father of this child? _____________________
How do you know? ____________________________________________________________________