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What process makes copies of a specific DNA sequence? ·  A polymerase chain reaction How much DNA is required at the start for this process to work at amplifying (copying) this target sequence? ·  The targeting sequence can be less than one part in a million of the total DNA sample Why would this process be useful in analyzing the DNA in mummified human brains? ·  Because there is so little DNA needed if only some was left then they could take it and work with it. How can the repeat DNA sequences in a human DNA sample be detected? ·  It is called gel electrophoresis. How do organisms differ with respect to the repeats? ·  They differ in charge and size rations Which process can separate amplified (copied) DNA based on its size? ·  DNA fingerprinting What type of pattern is produced? ·   Pattern of repeats that are short As the number of repeats increases in a human DNA segment, what will happen to the size of that segment. ·  It increases When comparing band patterns to identify the human individual that was the source of the DNA is called? ·  DNA comparison Why do individuals have unique DNA fingerprints? ·  Because they are unique people. Because everybody has different DNA. Nobody has the same DNA Describe FOUR of the uses of DNA fingerprinting. ·  Suspected rapist, convicting criminals, identifying criminals, identifying remains of bodies. Would you be willing to provide your DNA for a national DNA databank? Why or Why not? ·  Heck no because if ever robbed a bank and I got cut on some glass then they could match my blood to the databank and then I would be convicted What type of privacy restrictions would you want on your DNA, if in a databank? ·  If it is in a databank I would like it removed this would never happen because the police would want it. I have a right to be the only person with DNA because it is mine. Nobody should keep it. If not everyone, do you think convicted felons, at least, should be required to provide DNA for a databank? Why or why not? ·  Umm I am conflicted on this issue. I think that people need a right to their DNA but if you are a convicted felon then you forfit your right to your DNA I guess. You should give it up. Should all defendants have access to DNA fingerprinting to prove they didn't do a crime? Why or Why not? ·  No it is to public. Nobody should be able to access it unless to prove or disprove a crime. Should this include those already convicted of crimes who want to reopen their cases using new DNA evidence? ·  Yes there are cases of people who have gotten out of jail because they could have a second chance and they were proven innocent.
 * DNA fingerprinting (p.459)**
 * DNA Fingerprinting and the Criminal Justice System (p.464)**