DNA Fingerprinting Worksheet
Grade 10 Science worksheet covering the principles and applications of DNA fingerprinting, including gel electrophoresis and forensic science.
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DNA Fingerprinting Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all work where applicable.
1. Which technique is used to separate DNA fragments by size?
PCR
DNA Sequencing
Gel Electrophoresis
Western Blotting
2. What are the repeating non-coding DNA sequences used in DNA fingerprinting called?
Exons
Introns
VNTRs
Promoters
3. DNA fingerprinting is also known as DNA .
4. The fragments of DNA created by restriction enzymes have different .
5. Observe the gel electrophoresis result below. Which suspect's DNA matches the crime scene DNA?
6. Explain two common applications of DNA fingerprinting in society.
7. Identical twins have identical DNA fingerprints.
True
False
8. DNA fingerprinting can determine the exact sequence of an individual's entire genome.
True
False