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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 TM

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