DNA Fingerprinting Worksheet
Grade 11 Science worksheet covering the principles and applications of DNA fingerprinting.
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DNA Fingerprinting Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide detailed answers based on your knowledge of DNA fingerprinting.
1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of DNA fingerprinting?
To determine the complete genetic sequence of an individual.
To identify individuals based on unique patterns in their DNA.
To clone organisms with specific desirable traits.
To modify genes for therapeutic purposes.
2. What are the repeating DNA sequences used in DNA fingerprinting called?
Exons
Introns
Variable Number Tandem Repeats (VNTRs)
Promoters
3. The technique used to separate DNA fragments by size in DNA fingerprinting is called .
4. Restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA at specific sites.
5. DNA fingerprinting is widely used in forensic science to identify suspects or victims, and in paternity cases to establish biological .
6. Briefly explain the role of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) in DNA fingerprinting.
7. Describe one ethical concern associated with the use of DNA fingerprinting technology.
8. Analyze the provided DNA fingerprinting gel and determine which suspect's DNA matches the crime scene sample.
9. Identical twins have identical DNA fingerprints.
True
False
10. DNA fingerprinting can be used to determine an individual's eye color.
True
False