Question 1

The ________ gene is often used to determine the sex of a DNA contributor.

Accepted Answer

Amelogenin

Question 2

________ is a technique that simultaneously detects more than one STR in a single DNA analysis.

Accepted Answer

Multiplexing

Question 3

Mitochondrial DNA is found in the nucleus of each cell and is inherited from both parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

STR analysis is the most successful and widely used DNA profiling procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The greater the number of STRs characterized, the smaller the frequency of occurrence of the analyzed sample in the general population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Each cycle of the DNA Thermal Cycler takes approximately:

Accepted Answer

A) 30 seconds. 
B) 4 hours. 
C) 2 hours. 
D) 2 minutes. 
A) 30 seconds. 
B) 4 hours. 
C) 2 hours. 
D) 2 minutes.

Question 7

In the PCR process, the first step is to heat the DNA strands. This is to permit the:

Accepted Answer

A) DNA to coil very tightly in the helical shape. 
B) Process to take place without DNA degradation. 
C) Hybridization to take place. 
D) Double-stranded molecules to separate completely. 
A) DNA to coil very tightly in the helical shape. 
B) Process to take place without DNA degradation. 
C) Hybridization to take place. 
D) Double-stranded molecules to separate completely.

Question 8

DNA is a large molecule called a polymer, created by linking a series of repeating units known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of DNA is a large molecule called a...

Question 9

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A technique for separating molecules through their migration on a support medium while under the influence of an electrical potential
B)Different fragment lengths of base pairs that result from cutting a DNA molecule with restriction enzymes
C)A genetic locus useful for determining gender
D)Small structures outside the nucleus that supply energy to the cell
E)Cells derived from the inner cheek lining
F)The building blocks of proteins
G)A technique that simultaneously detects more than one DNA marker in a single analysis
H)An unstained object adjacent to an area on which biological material has been deposited
I)A technique for replicating or copying a portion of a DNA strand outside a living cell
J)A rod-like structure in the cell nucleus composed of DNA, along which the genes are located
K)A repeating unit of DNA consisting of one of four bases-adenine, guanine, cytosine, or thymine-attached to a phosphate-sugar group
L)The process of joining two complementary strands of DNA to form a double-stranded molecule
M)A region of a DNA molecule that contains short segments of three to seven repeating base pairs
N)A short strand of DNA used to target a region of DNA for replication by PCR
O)DNA from skin cells transferred onto the surface of an object by simple contact
-Electrophoresis

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 10

The four bases on the DNA molecule are paired with A opposite T and G opposite C.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The technology of DNA typing had its beginnings in 1985 with the work of:

Accepted Answer

A) Henry Lee. 
B) Francis Crick. 
C) James Watson. 
D) Alec Jeffreys. 
A) Henry Lee. 
B) Francis Crick. 
C) James Watson. 
D) Alec Jeffreys.

Question 12

Mitochondrial DNA analysis is significantly more sensitive than nuclear DNA profiling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A technique for separating molecules through their migration on a support medium while under the influence of an electrical potential
B)Different fragment lengths of base pairs that result from cutting a DNA molecule with restriction enzymes
C)A genetic locus useful for determining gender
D)Small structures outside the nucleus that supply energy to the cell
E)Cells derived from the inner cheek lining
F)The building blocks of proteins
G)A technique that simultaneously detects more than one DNA marker in a single analysis
H)An unstained object adjacent to an area on which biological material has been deposited
I)A technique for replicating or copying a portion of a DNA strand outside a living cell
J)A rod-like structure in the cell nucleus composed of DNA, along which the genes are located
K)A repeating unit of DNA consisting of one of four bases-adenine, guanine, cytosine, or thymine-attached to a phosphate-sugar group
L)The process of joining two complementary strands of DNA to form a double-stranded molecule
M)A region of a DNA molecule that contains short segments of three to seven repeating base pairs
N)A short strand of DNA used to target a region of DNA for replication by PCR
O)DNA from skin cells transferred onto the surface of an object by simple contact
-Mitochondria

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 14

The more STRs a forensic scientist can characterize, the greater is the likelihood that they originated from two different individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ is the molecule that carries the body's genetic information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the molecule that carries the...

Question 16

Information from the Human Genome Project will:

Accepted Answer

A) Help reveal the role and implications of evolution. 
B) Be useful for diagnosing and treating genetic diseases. 
C) Reveal the location of a gene on a particular chromosome. 
D) All of the above 
A) Help reveal the role and implications of evolution. 
B) Be useful for diagnosing and treating genetic diseases. 
C) Reveal the location of a gene on a particular chromosome. 
D) All of the above

Question 17

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A technique for separating molecules through their migration on a support medium while under the influence of an electrical potential
B)Different fragment lengths of base pairs that result from cutting a DNA molecule with restriction enzymes
C)A genetic locus useful for determining gender
D)Small structures outside the nucleus that supply energy to the cell
E)Cells derived from the inner cheek lining
F)The building blocks of proteins
G)A technique that simultaneously detects more than one DNA marker in a single analysis
H)An unstained object adjacent to an area on which biological material has been deposited
I)A technique for replicating or copying a portion of a DNA strand outside a living cell
J)A rod-like structure in the cell nucleus composed of DNA, along which the genes are located
K)A repeating unit of DNA consisting of one of four bases-adenine, guanine, cytosine, or thymine-attached to a phosphate-sugar group
L)The process of joining two complementary strands of DNA to form a double-stranded molecule
M)A region of a DNA molecule that contains short segments of three to seven repeating base pairs
N)A short strand of DNA used to target a region of DNA for replication by PCR
O)DNA from skin cells transferred onto the surface of an object by simple contact
-Substrate control

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the word in Column 1 to...

Question 18

The X-STR gene can reveal the sex of the person who contributed a DNA sample.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Y-STR markers are useful when multiple males are involved in a sexual assault. If three men are involved in such an attack the investigators would expect Y-STR analysis to show a maximum of:

Accepted Answer

A) Eight peaks. 
B) Three peaks. 
C) Six peaks. 
D) Four peaks. 
A) Eight peaks. 
B) Three peaks. 
C) Six peaks. 
D) Four peaks.

Question 20

STR analysis has replaced other DNA typing techniques because it:

Accepted Answer

A) Is less subject to sample degradation. 
B) Requires a smaller sample size. 
C) Can be implemented using the PCR. 
D) All of the above 
A) Is less subject to sample degradation. 
B) Requires a smaller sample size. 
C) Can be implemented using the PCR. 
D) All of the above

The ________ gene is often used to determine the sex of a DNA contributor.

________ is a technique that simultaneously detects more than one STR in a single DNA analysis.

Mitochondrial DNA is found in the nucleus of each cell and is inherited from both parents.

STR analysis is the most successful and widely used DNA profiling procedure.

The greater the number of STRs characterized, the smaller the frequency of occurrence of the analyzed sample in the general population.

Each cycle of the DNA Thermal Cycler takes approximately:

In the PCR process, the first step is to heat the DNA strands. This is to permit the:

DNA is a large molecule called a polymer, created by linking a series of repeating units known as ________.

The four bases on the DNA molecule are paired with A opposite T and G opposite C.

The technology of DNA typing had its beginnings in 1985 with the work of:

Mitochondrial DNA analysis is significantly more sensitive than nuclear DNA profiling.

The more STRs a forensic scientist can characterize, the greater is the likelihood that they originated from two different individuals.

________ is the molecule that carries the body's genetic information.

Information from the Human Genome Project will:

The X-STR gene can reveal the sex of the person who contributed a DNA sample.

Y-STR markers are useful when multiple males are involved in a sexual assault. If three men are involved in such an attack the investigators would expect Y-STR analysis to show a maximum of:

STR analysis has replaced other DNA typing techniques because it:

Introduction

The Crime Scene

Physical Evidence

Crime Scene Reconstruction: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis

Death Investigation

Fingerprints

Forensic Biometrics

The Microscope

Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions

Matter, Light, and Glass Examination

Hairs and Fibers

Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Metals, Paint, and Soil

Forensic Serology

Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation

Document Examination

Computer Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

Filters

Exam 16: DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool

The ________ gene is often used to determine the sex of a DNA contributor.

________ is a technique that simultaneously detects more than one STR in a single DNA analysis.

Mitochondrial DNA is found in the nucleus of each cell and is inherited from both parents.

STR analysis is the most successful and widely used DNA profiling procedure.

The greater the number of STRs characterized, the smaller the frequency of occurrence of the analyzed sample in the general population.

Each cycle of the DNA Thermal Cycler takes approximately:

In the PCR process, the first step is to heat the DNA strands. This is to permit the:

DNA is a large molecule called a polymer, created by linking a series of repeating units known as ________.

The four bases on the DNA molecule are paired with A opposite T and G opposite C.

The technology of DNA typing had its beginnings in 1985 with the work of:

Mitochondrial DNA analysis is significantly more sensitive than nuclear DNA profiling.

The more STRs a forensic scientist can characterize, the greater is the likelihood that they originated from two different individuals.

________ is the molecule that carries the body's genetic information.

Information from the Human Genome Project will:

The X-STR gene can reveal the sex of the person who contributed a DNA sample.

Y-STR markers are useful when multiple males are involved in a sexual assault. If three men are involved in such an attack the investigators would expect Y-STR analysis to show a maximum of:

STR analysis has replaced other DNA typing techniques because it:

Introduction

The Crime Scene

Physical Evidence

Crime Scene Reconstruction: Blood Stain Pattern Analysis

Death Investigation

Fingerprints

Forensic Biometrics

The Microscope

Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions

Matter, Light, and Glass Examination

Hairs and Fibers

Drugs

Forensic Toxicology

Metals, Paint, and Soil

Forensic Serology

Forensic Aspects of Fire and Explosion Investigation

Document Examination

Computer Forensics

Mobile Device Forensics

Filters