Biology Molecular Quiz TWCA

In order for an organism to grow, maintain, or repair, the cells must ________ their DNA

The components of a nucleotide include _________.

Restriction enzymes...

Understand how to analyze electrophoresis gel.

The term used to describe the structure of the DNA molecule is a _________

_________ was awarded the Nobel Prize for the discovery of DNA profiling

Understand how to cut strands of DNA with certain restriction enzymes

DNA is a...

Which of the following pieces of evidence would be considered the best for establishing biological relatedness?

Gel elecctrophoresis sorts DNA molecules on the basis of their...

The subunits or building blocks of DNA are ________

"Sticky ends" are

DNA Fingerprinting will prove that a suspect is guilty

Restriction enzymes specifically recognize and cut short sequences of DNA called...

If you commit a crime, you need to make sure that you do not leave even the smallest speck of blood, hair, or other organic matter from your body. If you do, the DNA in this material can be amplified by _____, subjected to genetic analysis, and used to identify you as the perpetrator of the crime.

The electrical current in the electrophoresis chamber always runs

During the process of electrophoresis, the ____ functions like a molecular sieve, separating the samples according to their size.

____ are a major source of restriction enzymes.

The four nitrogen bases of DNA include adenine thymine, guanine, and ________.

________ bonds are formed between the nitrogen bases of DNA

The nitrogen bases pair ________.

Know how to complete a RFLP gel electrophoresis chart

Answer with numbers in order that events take place:

Separate the Fragments using electrophoresis--------- 1
Compare the bands of DNA ----------------------------- 2
Cut the DNA using a restriction enzyme --------------- 3
Analyze/Interpret the results --------------------------- 4

Example: "1; 2; 3; 4