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What is the purpose of DNA fingerprinting?
What is the purpose of DNA fingerprinting?
- Trace the inheritance of genetic disorders
- Determine the functions of genes in an individual
- Identify the origin of a blood sample in a criminal investigation (correct)
- Establish the gender of an individual
What is the role of restriction enzymes in DNA fingerprinting?
What is the role of restriction enzymes in DNA fingerprinting?
- Purifying the DNA
- Cutting DNA at specific points along the strand (correct)
- Extracting DNA from cells
- Creating fragments of varying lengths
Who developed the technique of DNA fingerprinting in 1984?
Who developed the technique of DNA fingerprinting in 1984?
- Alec Jeffreys (correct)
- Francis Crick
- Gregor Mendel
- James Watson
What type of DNA sequences did Alec Jeffreys identify as highly variable and repeated within genes?
What type of DNA sequences did Alec Jeffreys identify as highly variable and repeated within genes?
What makes each individual's DNA pattern unique in DNA fingerprinting?
What makes each individual's DNA pattern unique in DNA fingerprinting?
What type of cells are typically used to obtain DNA samples for fingerprinting?
What type of cells are typically used to obtain DNA samples for fingerprinting?
Besides identifying genetic disorders, what other application does DNA fingerprinting have?
Besides identifying genetic disorders, what other application does DNA fingerprinting have?
Which of the following is NOT a common use of DNA fingerprinting?
Which of the following is NOT a common use of DNA fingerprinting?
What is the primary reason that each individual's DNA fingerprint is unique?
What is the primary reason that each individual's DNA fingerprint is unique?
What is the purpose of using restriction enzymes in the DNA fingerprinting process?
What is the purpose of using restriction enzymes in the DNA fingerprinting process?
What is the main advantage of using DNA fingerprinting over traditional fingerprinting?
What is the main advantage of using DNA fingerprinting over traditional fingerprinting?
Which of the following is a key difference between DNA fingerprinting and genetic testing for disease prediction?
Which of the following is a key difference between DNA fingerprinting and genetic testing for disease prediction?
What is the significance of Alec Jeffreys' discovery of highly variable minisatellite sequences in the development of DNA fingerprinting?
What is the significance of Alec Jeffreys' discovery of highly variable minisatellite sequences in the development of DNA fingerprinting?
Which of the following is a limitation of DNA fingerprinting compared to traditional fingerprinting?
Which of the following is a limitation of DNA fingerprinting compared to traditional fingerprinting?
How does the use of DNA fingerprinting in criminal investigations differ from its use in establishing paternity or maternity?
How does the use of DNA fingerprinting in criminal investigations differ from its use in establishing paternity or maternity?
Study Notes
DNA Fingerprinting
- DNA Fingerprinting is a technique used to identify and evaluate genetic information in a person's cells.
Uses of DNA Fingerprinting
- Trace the inheritance of genetic disorders
- Identify the origin of a blood, semen, or saliva sample in a criminal investigation
- Establish paternity or maternity
Procedure for Creating a DNA Fingerprint
- Obtain a sample of cells containing DNA (e.g. skin, hair, or blood cells)
- Extract and purify the DNA
- Cut the DNA at specific points with restriction enzymes
- Produce fragments of varying lengths
Discovery of DNA Fingerprinting
- Developed in 1984 by British geneticist Alec Jeffreys
- Based on the discovery of highly variable DNA sequences (minisatellites) that are repeated within genes
Unique Pattern of Minisatellites
- Each individual has a unique pattern of minisatellites (except for identical twins)
- Unlikely for two people to have exactly the same DNA information, similar to physical fingerprints
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Explore the various applications of DNA fingerprinting in genetic disorders, criminal investigations, and establishing paternity or maternity. Learn about the procedure involved in creating a DNA fingerprint from different cell samples like skin, hair, and blood cells.
