Chapter 8 DNA Fingerprinting and Forensic Analysis

Chapter 8   DNA Fingerprinting and Forensic Analysis

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) Which scientist is credited with the first example of using DNA fingerprinting evidence to solve a crime?

1. A) Francis Crick
2. B) Alex Jefferies
3. C) Kary Mullis
4. D) Colin Pitchfork
5. E) Barry Sheck

Answer:  B

2) The physical location of a gene on a chromosome is a gene’s ________.

1. A) genome
2. B) telomere
3. C) locus
4. D) allele
5. E) None of these choices

Answer:  C

3) ________ are tandemly repeated sequences of DNA also called short tandem repeats.

1. A) VNTRs
2. B) Microsatellites
3. C) Minisatellites
4. D) Telomeres
5. E) Centromeres

Answer:  B

4) Variations in restriction enzyme-cutting patterns of DNA from different individuals are called ________.

1. A) STRs
2. B) VNTRs
3. C) RFLPs
4. D) microsatellites
5. E) minisatellites

Answer:  C

5) Which of the following techniques is most commonly used to separate DNA molecules by size?

1. A) PCR
2. B) RFLP
3. C) Chromatography
4. D) DNA sequencing
5. E) Gel electrophoresis

Answer:  E