Post-lab study questions
Interpreting results
1. Insert a photo or a sketch of your gel electrophoresis
results in the space below.
● If needed, a template can be found here.
● Label each lane with the sample name.
⎻ Lane 1: Ladder
⎻ Lane 2: victim DNA
⎻ Lane 3: J.M. DNA
⎻ Lane 4: DNA Evidence 1
⎻ Lane 5: DNA Evidence 2
● Use the image of the Fast DNA Ladder 1 to the right
as a reference to label the approximate size of the
DNA fragments (in bp) in your gel.
2. Compare J.M.'s DNA with the DNA evidence from the crime scene. What
can you conclude?
Type your answer here.
Critical thinking
3. Why do you think it is helpful to analyze the victim's DNA if a sample is
available?
Type your answer here.
4. If you were working on this case, what would your next steps be? Explain
your reasoning.
Type your answer here.
Electrophoresis Forensics Lab: Wrongfully Convicted? Student E-worksheet™.
Release: September 2023. © 2023 by miniPCR bio
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