Genetic Fingerprinting

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It is a way of determining the...
genetic profile of a person
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A section of DNA is split into smaller pieces using...
enzymes and then all sections are run through a electropphoresis machine
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An electric current is passed through a plate of gel and the pieces move...
according to their size (smaller pieces futher)
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It can be used for paternity testing, DNA profiling and...
DNA testing from a crime scene (forensic testing)
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Using a sampe of blood wouldn't be useful as there is...
no nucleus so no genetic material (semen and saliva instead)
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Card 2

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enzymes and then all sections are run through a electropphoresis machine

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A section of DNA is split into smaller pieces using...

Card 3

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according to their size (smaller pieces futher)

Back

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Card 4

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DNA testing from a crime scene (forensic testing)

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Card 5

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no nucleus so no genetic material (semen and saliva instead)

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Preview of the back of card 5

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