Very Basic (or is it?)
This molecule carries genetic information in nearly all living organisms
What is DNA?
This unit is commonly used to measure DNA concentration
What is ng/µL?
These repeating DNA regions are commonly used in profiling
What are STRs?
A pairs with T; G pairs with this base
What is cytosine?
This enzyme is commonly used in PCR because it withstands high temperatures
What is Taq polymerase?
This type of DNA is inherited from the mother only
What is mitochondrial DNA?
The shape of DNA is often described as this
What is a double helix?
This process determines the exact order of bases in DNA
What is sequencing?
This term describes a DNA sample from more than one individual
What is a mixed sample?
These bonds hold the two strands of DNA together
What are hydrogen bonds?
This type of DNA is found in the cell nucleus
What is nuclear DNA?
This scientist’s X-ray data helped reveal DNA structure
Who is Rosalind Franklin?
This term describes the complete set of DNA in an organism
What is the genome?