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DNA profiling

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This quiz assesses the information in the note and flashcard deck on DNA profiling and the applications of DNA profiling. It would appeal to anyone studying intermediate level biology.
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Question 1

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What is another name for DNA profiling?
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  • DNA fingerprinting
  • Histone Profiling
  • DNA information

Question 2

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DNA profiling is a method of making a unique pattern of bands from the DNA of a person.
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  • True
  • False

Question 3

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What is the first step for DNA profiling?
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  • the DNA is released from cells.
  • the DNA fragments are separated according to their sizes.
  • the DNA is cut into fragments of different lengths.
  • the patterns produced by the fragments are compared.

Question 4

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What is the technique used to release DNA from cells?
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  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Electroporation

Question 5

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What is the name given to the enzymes to cut the DNA into fragments?
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  • Restriction Enzymes
  • Cutting Enzymes
  • Fragmentation Enzymes

Question 6

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From what organism were restriction enzymes isolated?
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  • Bacteria
  • Yeast
  • Viruses

Question 7

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From what organism were restriction enzymes isolated?
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  • Bacteria
  • Yeast
  • Viruses

Question 8

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The cut DNA fragments are referred to as Restriction Fragments
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  • True
  • False

Question 9

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On what basis are the DNA fragments separated?
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  • On the basis of Size
  • On the basis of Charge
  • On the basis of Ionic Strength

Question 10

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What is the technique used to separate out DNA fragments?
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  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction

Question 11

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What is the last step of DNA profiling?
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  • DNA patterns are compared
  • DNA is released from cells
  • DNA is cut into fragments

Question 12

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Choose two of the applications of DNA profiling?
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  • Crime
  • Medicine
  • Agriculture
  • Sales

Question 13

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What biological samples can a DNA pattern be produced from?
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  • Blood
  • Saliva
  • Clothes
  • Hair

Question 14

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DNA profiling can be used in heredity cases
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  • True
  • False
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