Pre-labstudyquestions
Review
1. Why is it essential to compare variable regions of DNA if you are trying to
identify someone?
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2. Describe how you could recognize a short tandem repeat within a DNA
sequence.
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3. How do different alleles for the same STR location vary?
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4. Why is gel electrophoresis a good tool to differentiate between alleles for
the same STR region?
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Electrophoresis Forensics Lab: Wrongfully Convicted? Student E-worksheet™.
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