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Interpret genetic fingerprinting evidence in context.
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Control of gene expression official content
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Genetic fingerprinting
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Interpret genetic fingerprinting evidence in context
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Quick student answer
Which of the following best describes the role of restriction enzymes in DNA fingerprinting?
Direct answer
They cut DNA at specific sequences creating fragments of varying lengths.
Key terms
- Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP): Variation in DNA fragment lengths produced by restriction enzyme digestion, used as a basis for DNA fingerprinting.
- Gel electrophoresis: Method of separating DNA fragments by size using an electric field; essential for visualising DNA fingerprints.
Common trap
Misinterpreting DNA fingerprint similarity as identity: Explain that shared bands indicate similarity but not identity; full pattern comparison is required to confirm identity.
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