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

Chapter 14: Constant Allele Frequencies

Restriction fragment Length Polymorphisms

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

1.		The population is said to be ________ for restriction enzyme fragment patterns.
			A)	polygenic
			B)	polymorphic
			C)	polyphyletic
			D)	pericentric
			E)	pleotropic
2.		RFLPs result because individuals in a population have
			A)	DNA sequence differences in the pattern of restriction sites.
			B)	DNA sequence differences that create different proteins.
			C)	DNA sequence differences that make DNA more susceptible to denaturation.
			D)	different mutations that alter the length of their mRNA.
			E)	different mutations that make their mRNA more susceptible to degradation.
3.		RFLPs are separated by
			A)	the polymerase chain reaction.
			B)	northern blotting.
			C)	gel electrophoresis.
			D)	western blotting.
			E)	dideoxynucleotide sequencing.
4.		RFLPs may arise through mutations.
			A)	True
			B)	False
5.		RFLPs may be used as markers to identify people at risk of certain genetic disorders.
			A)	True
			B)	False