Question 1

What is the main purpose of DNA fingerprinting?

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To identify individuals based on their unique DNA profiles

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To determine blood type

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To clone organisms

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To sequence genes

Question 2

Which of the following techniques is commonly used in DNA fingerprinting?

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Gel electrophoresis

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CRISPR gene editing

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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Sanger sequencing

Question 3

In DNA fingerprinting, what are the repeating sequences known as?

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Short tandem repeats (STRs)

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Single nucleotide variants (SNVs)

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Restriction enzymes

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Nucleotide polymorphisms

Question 4

What role do restriction enzymes play in DNA fingerprinting?

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They cut DNA at specific sequences

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They amplify DNA

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They dye the DNA

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They repair damaged DNA

Question 5

What is one of the primary applications of DNA fingerprinting?

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Forensic science to solve crimes

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To predict physical traits

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To create genetically modified organisms

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To diagnose diseases

Question 6

Which component of DNA is analyzed in DNA fingerprinting?

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The specific patterns of base pair sequences

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Only the sugar-phosphate backbone

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The entire structure of the double helix

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The sequence of amino acids

Question 7

How does DNA fingerprinting help in paternity testing?

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By comparing DNA profiles of the child and potential parents

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By examining blood type only

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By looking at physical similarities

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By analyzing hair color

Question 8

What is the significance of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) in DNA fingerprinting?

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It amplifies small amounts of DNA for analysis

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It visualizes DNA under a microscope

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It sequences the entire genome

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It only cleans DNA samples

Question 9

What type of biological material can be used for DNA fingerprinting?

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Blood, saliva, or hair

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Only blood

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Only saliva

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Only skin cells

Question 10

What is a primary ethical concern regarding DNA fingerprinting?

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Privacy and consent issues

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Cost of the technology

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Speed of the testing process

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Environmental impact of testing

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