DNA Analysis Steps
Put the steps if DNA analysis in order
Collection, Specimen storage, extraction, Quantitation, Genotyping, Interpret results and Databasing
True or False. DNA should be kept cool.
True
Where are genes found?
Chromosomes
The human body has ___ amount of chromosomes
46
STR stands for...
Short Tandem Repeat
How long does the DNA Analysis take?
Minimum of 5 hours, average of 1-2 days.
_____ trace samples are amplified for testing
PCR
A gene is a ______ of DNA
Segment
True or False. Males have XX chromosomes
False
mRNA stands for...
Messenger Ribonucleic Acid
When does STR typing take place?
Genetic Analysis
Always avoid _____ of evidence
contamination
What does Cytosine pair with? (Full name)
Guanine
An image of all chromosomes is called a...
karyotype
tRNA stands for...
Transfer Ribonucleic Acid
Finish the word. Capillary __________
Electrophoresis
Always use ____ when handling evidence
gloves
What does Adenine pair with? (Full name)
Uracil and Thymine
Chromosomes are ______ coiled DNA
tightly
CODIS stands for...
The Combined DNA Index System
The repeating ____ in STR's are _____ than the repeating ____ in DNA fingerprinting.
bases, shorter, bases
Why does DNA undergo PCR?
To produce adequate amounts of evidence for testing
Genes, on average, have how many base pairs?
3000~
What percentage of your DNA is inherited from your Grandparents?
18-32%
DNA Stands for...
Deoxyribonucleic Acid