forensics_chap13.txt

The national DNA database in the US has standardized _________ STRs for entry into the database.

Recombinant DNA relies on the ability of chemicals known as __________ to cut DNA into fragments.

DNA is actually a very large molecule made of linking a series of _________ to form a natural polymer.

The short length of STRs allow them to be replicated by ________.

The structure of DNA requires the pairing of A to ___ and G to ____.

A nucleotide is composed of a _______, a _________, and a ___________.

DNA fragments can be sorted according to their size by using ____________.

The synthesis of new DNA from existing DNA is called __________.

A quantity of DNA is that is below the normal level of detection is known as ___________.

_________ is a genetic locus useful for determining gender.

Whole blood collected for DNA typing purposes must be placed in a vacuum sealed container with the preservative ___________.

The typical STR DNA type emanating from a single individual will show a ___________ band pattern.

The base sequence TGCA can be paired with the sequence _________ in a double helix configuration.

In RFLP DNA typing, restriction enzymes are used to cut out sequences of DNA having different ___________.

The inherited traits that are controlled by DNA arise out of DNA's ability to direct the synthesis of ________.

The YSTR typing has utility when one is confronted with a mixture containing one or more _________ contributor(s).

In RFLP DNA typing, DNA fragments are transferred to a nylon membrane by a process called ___________.

_________ is the process of joining two complimentary strands of DNA to form a double helix.

CODIS, which stands for ________________, is the software maintained by the FBI.

_________ and _________ techniques where used to identify 5 drops of blood at the crime scene to be that of OJ Simpson.

Watson and Crick demonstrated that DNA is composed of two strands coiled into a ___________.

___________ are derived from a combination of up to 20 known amino acids.

Each gene is actually composed of ___________ specifically designed to carry out a singlebody function.

DNA fragments can be separated and identified by __________.

The amelogenin gene will show one band for a ___________ and two bands for a __________.

Specimens amenable to DNA typing are __________, ___________, ____________, and ___________.

In RFLP DNA typing, a _________ labeled probe is used to visualize the separated DNA fragments.

A ______ is a short strand of DNA used to target a region of DNA for PCR.

________ is a procedure used to determine the order of the base pairs that comprise DNA.

OJ Simpson's blood was found at the crime scene and is believed to have come from a wound that he had received to one of his _____________.

Enzymes known as DNA _________ assemble new DNA into a proper base sequence during replication.

Small amounts of blood are best submitted to a crime lab in a _________ condition.

Short DNA segments containing repeating sequences of 3-7 bases are called

_________ regions of mitochondrial DNA have been found to be highly variable in the human population.

The concept of _________ involves the simultaneous detection of more than one DNA marker.

________ different bases are associated with the make up of DNA.

Mitochondrial DNA is ______ plentiful in the human cell than nuclear DNA.

YSTRs are located on the __ chromosome.

__________ are cells derived from the inner cheek lining.

The fundamental unit of heredity is the _____.

The longer the DNA strand, the ________ susceptible it is to degredation.

Mitochondrial is from _______

The production of AA is controlled by a sequence of 3 bases on the _________

The probe has the sequence ____________

In RFLP,

PCR -

STR -

RFLP -

An unstained object next to an area upon which biological material has been deposited is called a ___________.

Janitor who had the mental capacity of an 8 year old:

Wrongfully convicted for raping a woman who later confessed she made it up due to domestic violence:

Served 20 years doe a death sentence. recently had his case re..opened? :

Wrongfully convicted because was in the car of a murder rape victim. 24 years. :

Wrongfully convicted. 3-day trial. 24 years. :

Spent 35 years in prison for rape of a 13 year old when really his brother had raped her.

Wrongfully convicted of raping a 38 year old & a 12 year old & tying them to trees :

8 years in prison because evidence was illegally withheld. :

Served 11 years of a life sentence for...of a 19 year old girl..due to a dream... :

Conviction overturned in 1994: