2.10 - DNA Fingerprinting
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Practice Questions
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What is DNA fingerprinting?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes each person's DNA unique.
What does PCR stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'PCR' is used for in DNA analysis.
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What does DNA fingerprinting primarily analyze?
💡 Hint: Consider what aspect of our biology is truly unique to each person.
True or False: PCR is used to amplify DNA.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you want more of something in a scientific test.
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Challenge Problems
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Develop a case study that uses DNA fingerprinting to solve a fictional crime. Describe how the analysis would be conducted and what ethical considerations should be explored.
💡 Hint: Think creatively about your crime scenario and what real-life aspects of the legal system apply.
Critically discuss the advancement of DNA fingerprinting technologies over the last decade and their impact on forensic science.
💡 Hint: Consider recent technological advancements and how they improve traditional methods.
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