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Chapter 17: Q. 17.75 (page 607)

What is a DNA fingerprint?

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A DNA fingerprint is used to identify the DNA of an individual by the unique pattern of DNA.

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We have to find out the function of the DNA fingerprint.

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It is declared that, on average,99.9%DNA is the same; it is only the remaining one that makes it unique. First, DNA is extracted from a human blood sample by DNA fingerprint technology. It is used to compare two or more DNA samples. It is also used to find the probability of the identity of a person. It separates a person from a known and unknown one.

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Oxytocin is a peptide that contains nine amino acids. How many nucleotides would be found in the mRNA for this peptide?(17.5)

What process ensures that the replication of DNA produces identical copies?

Match each of the following processes (1to5)with one of the items (a to e)(17.3,17.4,17.5,17.7,17.8)(1)replication of DNA (2)transcription (3)translation (4)recombinant DNA (5)reverse transcription

a. DNA polymerase b. mRNA is synthesized from nuclear DNA c. viruses d. restriction enzymes

e. tRNA molecules bond to codons

What are the possible codons for each of the following amino acids?
a. threonine
b. serine
c. cysteine

What component in a nucleic acid determines the 3' free end?
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