Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications (Lewis), 9th Edition

Chapter 14: Constant Allele Frequencies

DNA Fingerprinting

View the animation below, then complete the quiz to test your knowledge of the concept.



1.

In traditional DNA fingerprinting, the DNA that has been collected is cut into smaller pieces by...
A)probe molecules.
B)restriction enzymes.
C)gel electrophoresis.
D)denaturation.
E)hybridization.
2.

The resulting thousands of different sized DNA fragments are then separated by size using...
A)probe molecules.
B)restriction enzymes.
C)gel electrophoresis.
D)denaturation.
E)hybridization.
3.

The addition of radiolabeled probe molecules to the DNA fragments results in...
A)hybridization.
B)denaturation.
C)filtration.
D)a gel blot.
E)exposure to x-ray film.
4.

DNA fingerprinting is a method of identification based on a family's DNA traits.
A)True
B)False
5.

The main difference between traditional DNA fingerprinting and the method that has superceded it is that the newer method does not contain variable number of tandem repeat sequences - or VNTRs.
A)True
B)False
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