Question 1

In PCR,primers

Accepted Answer

A)  are the enzyme which carries on the reaction. 
B)  refer to the DNA isolated from the sample in question. 
C)  are short nucleotide sequences. 
D)  are the individual A, C, G, and T nucleotides. 
E)  are the copies produced by the process. 
A)  are the enzyme which carries on the reaction. 
B)  refer to the DNA isolated from the sample in question. 
C)  are short nucleotide sequences. 
D)  are the individual A, C, G, and T nucleotides. 
E)  are the copies produced by the process.

Question 2

DNA profiles can be prepared from very small DNA samples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What was the landmark U.S.court case to determine whether scientific evidence should be admissible as "good science"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frye v. U.S. 
B)  People v. Castro 
C)  Narborough Village Murders 
D)  Jennifer Thompson-Canino v. Ronald Cotton 
E)  Margaret Sackler v. William Bern 
A)  Frye v. U.S. 
B)  People v. Castro 
C)  Narborough Village Murders 
D)  Jennifer Thompson-Canino v. Ronald Cotton 
E)  Margaret Sackler v. William Bern

Question 4

PCR is a valuable tool for DNA forensics.It

Accepted Answer

A)  allows the generation of instant DNA profiles from large amounts of DNA. 
B)  allows the generation of DNA profiles from very small amounts of DNA. 
C)  is the only tool used to generate DNA profiles. 
D)  allows small amounts of DNA to be visualized under the microscope. 
E)  allows large amounts of DNA to be visualized under the microscope. 
A)  allows the generation of instant DNA profiles from large amounts of DNA. 
B)  allows the generation of DNA profiles from very small amounts of DNA. 
C)  is the only tool used to generate DNA profiles. 
D)  allows small amounts of DNA to be visualized under the microscope. 
E)  allows large amounts of DNA to be visualized under the microscope.

Question 5

The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)

Accepted Answer

A)  uses a panel of 13 different STRs. 
B)  contains information from every American citizen. 
C)  contains information from any person suspected of committing a crime. 
D)  is only used to determine paternity. 
E)  None of that are correct. 
A)  uses a panel of 13 different STRs. 
B)  contains information from every American citizen. 
C)  contains information from any person suspected of committing a crime. 
D)  is only used to determine paternity. 
E)  None of that are correct.

Question 6

MATCHING
Match the appropriate term with the description.
-Y chromosome

Accepted Answer

A) useful for tracking maternal ancestry 
B) passed only from fathers to sons 
C) information stored in CODIS 
D) a series of specific DNA markers 
E) repeated sequences of 10-100 base pairs in length
F)DNA differences that are only one base pair long
G)method to make many copies of a segment of DNA
H)analysis using restriction enzymes 
A) useful for tracking maternal ancestry 
B) passed only from fathers to sons 
C) information stored in CODIS 
D) a series of specific DNA markers 
E) repeated sequences of 10-100 base pairs in length
F)DNA differences that are only one base pair long
G)method to make many copies of a segment of DNA
H)analysis using restriction enzymes

Question 7

MATCHING
Match the appropriate term with the description.
-SNP

Accepted Answer

A) useful for tracking maternal ancestry 
B) passed only from fathers to sons 
C) information stored in CODIS 
D) a series of specific DNA markers 
E) repeated sequences of 10-100 base pairs in length
F)DNA differences that are only one base pair long
G)method to make many copies of a segment of DNA
H)analysis using restriction enzymes 
A) useful for tracking maternal ancestry 
B) passed only from fathers to sons 
C) information stored in CODIS 
D) a series of specific DNA markers 
E) repeated sequences of 10-100 base pairs in length
F)DNA differences that are only one base pair long
G)method to make many copies of a segment of DNA
H)analysis using restriction enzymes

Question 8

The two types of testing typically offered to trace one's ancestry are

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondrial DNA and Y-chromosome testing. 
B)  Y chromosome and minisatellite DNA testing. 
C)  X chromosome and Y-chromosome testing. 
D)  minisatellite DNA and X-chromosome testing. 
E)  full genomic sequencing. 
A)  mitochondrial DNA and Y-chromosome testing. 
B)  Y chromosome and minisatellite DNA testing. 
C)  X chromosome and Y-chromosome testing. 
D)  minisatellite DNA and X-chromosome testing. 
E)  full genomic sequencing.

Question 9

All of the following are possible sources of DNA for analysis EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  mummies. 
B)  toothbrushes. 
C)  licked envelope flaps. 
D)  cigarette butts. 
E)  mature red blood cells. 
A)  mummies. 
B)  toothbrushes. 
C)  licked envelope flaps. 
D)  cigarette butts. 
E)  mature red blood cells.

Question 10

DNA profile analysis has led to the release of individuals who were wrongly convicted of crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

MATCHING
Match the appropriate term with the description.
-minisatellites

Accepted Answer

A) useful for tracking maternal ancestry 
B) passed only from fathers to sons 
C) information stored in CODIS 
D) a series of specific DNA markers 
E) repeated sequences of 10-100 base pairs in length
F)DNA differences that are only one base pair long
G)method to make many copies of a segment of DNA
H)analysis using restriction enzymes 
A) useful for tracking maternal ancestry 
B) passed only from fathers to sons 
C) information stored in CODIS 
D) a series of specific DNA markers 
E) repeated sequences of 10-100 base pairs in length
F)DNA differences that are only one base pair long
G)method to make many copies of a segment of DNA
H)analysis using restriction enzymes

Question 12

DNA evidence has only been admitted for use in courts for murder cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the pattern of inheritance of mitochondrial DNA?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is passed from a mother to all of her children. 
B)  It is passed from a father to all of his sons. 
C)  It is passed from a mother only to her sons. 
D)  It is passed from a father to all of his daughters. 
E)  It is passed from a mother only to her daughters. 
A)  It is passed from a mother to all of her children. 
B)  It is passed from a father to all of his sons. 
C)  It is passed from a mother only to her sons. 
D)  It is passed from a father to all of his daughters. 
E)  It is passed from a mother only to her daughters.

Question 14

The amount of target DNA ____ with each PCR cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  doubles 
B)  triples 
C)  increases 10 times 
D)  remains constant 
E)  is cut in half 
A)  doubles 
B)  triples 
C)  increases 10 times 
D)  remains constant 
E)  is cut in half

Question 15

MATCHING
Match the appropriate term with the description.
-STRs

Accepted Answer

A) useful for tracking maternal ancestry 
B) passed only from fathers to sons 
C) information stored in CODIS 
D) a series of specific DNA markers 
E) repeated sequences of 10-100 base pairs in length
F)DNA differences that are only one base pair long
G)method to make many copies of a segment of DNA
H)analysis using restriction enzymes 
A) useful for tracking maternal ancestry 
B) passed only from fathers to sons 
C) information stored in CODIS 
D) a series of specific DNA markers 
E) repeated sequences of 10-100 base pairs in length
F)DNA differences that are only one base pair long
G)method to make many copies of a segment of DNA
H)analysis using restriction enzymes

Question 16

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)

Accepted Answer

A)  consist of one nucleotide differences. 
B)  are based on the number of repeated sequences present. 
C)  are found in minisatellites. 
D)  are used to amplify small amounts of DNA. 
E)  requires cutting by restriction enzymes. 
A)  consist of one nucleotide differences. 
B)  are based on the number of repeated sequences present. 
C)  are found in minisatellites. 
D)  are used to amplify small amounts of DNA. 
E)  requires cutting by restriction enzymes.

Question 17

DNA is unstable and breaks down after a year or so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The use of scientific knowledge in civil and criminal law is

Accepted Answer

A)  forensics. 
B)  recombinant DNA technology. 
C)  reproductive technology. 
D)  the human genome project. 
E)  DNA profiling. 
A)  forensics. 
B)  recombinant DNA technology. 
C)  reproductive technology. 
D)  the human genome project. 
E)  DNA profiling.

Question 19

All of the following are required to perform PCR EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA primers. 
B)  DNA polymerase. 
C)  specialized machinery. 
D)  sample DNA. 
E)  restriction enzymes. 
A)  DNA primers. 
B)  DNA polymerase. 
C)  specialized machinery. 
D)  sample DNA. 
E)  restriction enzymes.

Question 20

MATCHING
Match the appropriate term with the description.
-mtDNA

Accepted Answer

A) useful for tracking maternal ancestry 
B) passed only from fathers to sons 
C) information stored in CODIS 
D) a series of specific DNA markers 
E) repeated sequences of 10-100 base pairs in length
F)DNA differences that are only one base pair long
G)method to make many copies of a segment of DNA
H)analysis using restriction enzymes 
A) useful for tracking maternal ancestry 
B) passed only from fathers to sons 
C) information stored in CODIS 
D) a series of specific DNA markers 
E) repeated sequences of 10-100 base pairs in length
F)DNA differences that are only one base pair long
G)method to make many copies of a segment of DNA
H)analysis using restriction enzymes

In PCR,primers

DNA profiles can be prepared from very small DNA samples.

What was the landmark U.S.court case to determine whether scientific evidence should be admissible as "good science"?

PCR is a valuable tool for DNA forensics.It

The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -Y chromosome

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -SNP

The two types of testing typically offered to trace one's ancestry are

All of the following are possible sources of DNA for analysis EXCEPT

DNA profile analysis has led to the release of individuals who were wrongly convicted of crimes.

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -minisatellites

DNA evidence has only been admitted for use in courts for murder cases.

What is the pattern of inheritance of mitochondrial DNA?

The amount of target DNA ____ with each PCR cycle.

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -STRs

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)

DNA is unstable and breaks down after a year or so.

The use of scientific knowledge in civil and criminal law is

All of the following are required to perform PCR EXCEPT

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -mtDNA

Sex and Development

Assisted Reproductive Technology

Changes in Chromosome Number

How Genes Are Transmitted From Generation to Generation

Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

Changes in DNA: Mutations and Epigenetics

Biotechnology

Genetic Testing and Prenatal Diagnosis

Genomics

Inheritance of Complex Traits

Cancer and the Cell Cycle

Behavior

Immunogenetics

Genetics and Populations

Human Evolution

A Different World: The Past, Present, and Future of Human Genetics

Biology Basics 1-Cells and Cell Structure

Biology Basics 2-DNA and RNA

Biology Basics 3-Genes, Populations, and the Environment

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Exam 9: DNA Forensics

In PCR,primers

DNA profiles can be prepared from very small DNA samples.

What was the landmark U.S.court case to determine whether scientific evidence should be admissible as "good science"?

PCR is a valuable tool for DNA forensics.It

The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -Y chromosome

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -SNP

The two types of testing typically offered to trace one's ancestry are

All of the following are possible sources of DNA for analysis EXCEPT

DNA profile analysis has led to the release of individuals who were wrongly convicted of crimes.

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -minisatellites

DNA evidence has only been admitted for use in courts for murder cases.

What is the pattern of inheritance of mitochondrial DNA?

The amount of target DNA ____ with each PCR cycle.

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -STRs

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)

DNA is unstable and breaks down after a year or so.

The use of scientific knowledge in civil and criminal law is

All of the following are required to perform PCR EXCEPT

MATCHING Match the appropriate term with the description. -mtDNA

Sex and Development

Assisted Reproductive Technology

Changes in Chromosome Number

How Genes Are Transmitted From Generation to Generation

Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

Changes in DNA: Mutations and Epigenetics

Biotechnology

Genetic Testing and Prenatal Diagnosis

Genomics

Inheritance of Complex Traits

Cancer and the Cell Cycle

Behavior

Immunogenetics

Genetics and Populations

Human Evolution

A Different World: The Past, Present, and Future of Human Genetics

Biology Basics 1-Cells and Cell Structure

Biology Basics 2-DNA and RNA

Biology Basics 3-Genes, Populations, and the Environment

Filters