FDC DNA Analysis Techniques

Question 1

What is Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) used for in DNA analysis?

Accepted Answer

To amplify DNA segments

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To sequence DNA

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To degrade DNA

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To extract DNA

Question 2

What technique separates DNA fragments based on size?

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Gel electrophoresis

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Spectrophotometry

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PCR

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DNA extraction

Question 3

What is the purpose of DNA extraction in forensic analysis?

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Isolate DNA from cells

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Amplify DNA

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Analyze proteins

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Sequence DNA

Question 4

What is Short Tandem Repeat (STR) analysis?

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Examining repeated DNA sequences

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Analyzing gene mutations

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Measuring DNA quantity

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Extracting proteins

Question 5

What is the role of a DNA sequencer?

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Determine nucleotide order

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Amplify DNA

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Separate DNA fragments

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Isolate DNA

Question 6

What is mitochondrial DNA analysis used for?

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Analyze maternally inherited DNA

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Analyze nuclear DNA

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Identify proteins

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Measure DNA quantity

Question 7

Why is contamination prevention critical in DNA analysis?

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Avoid false results

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Increase analysis speed

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Allow sample mixing

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Ignore quality control

Question 8

What does quantitation measure in DNA testing?

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DNA quantity

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DNA sequence

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Protein levels

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Fragment size

Question 9

What is capillary electrophoresis used for in DNA analysis?

Accepted Answer

Separate DNA fragments by size

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Amplify DNA

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Extract DNA

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Sequence DNA