DNA Technology

Worksheet by Gayle Waldrip
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Subjects
Biology
Grades
10
Language
ENG
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DNA Fingerprinting Video Watch the following video and answer the next few questions. What parts of the DNA are used for DNA fingerprinting? coding segments non-coding segments all of it Is DNA a charged molecule? yes, it is positive yes, it is negative no Who was guilty of the "murder" in the example? Mr. Blonde Mrs. Red Mr. Black Create a DNA Fingerprint Click on the link (the title) to work through the interactive by following the directions to make a DNA fingerprint. Make a DNA Fingerprint Match the directions for making a DNA fingerprint to what step in the process it is. 1 DNA gets cut up with restriction enzymes 2 the agarose gel is pours and will harden into a thick jello to act as a molecule strainer 3 DNA is poured into the holes in the gel 4 the power sources is turned on causing the DNA fragments to move 5 nylon membrane, probes, and x-ray film are placed on the gel to capture the DNA location due to radioactivity 6 x-ray is developed so someone can analyze the DNA fingerprint Who is the culprit of this crime? Sugar Cookie Candy Honey

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