Who ate the lollipop?

Name: ____________________________________
Date: ____________

Introduction:
You and your partner are newly learning about DNA fingerprinting. Today you will be
continuing your knowledge on DNA fingerprinting to determine the culprit of who
are the lollipop.
At the end of the task you will be able to identify the suspect through demonstrating
knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of DNA. You will also
gain further knowledge of how DNA fingerprinting is preformed and how it can be
used in the field of forensics.
Assessment:
Use the following web pages, The University of Utah Genetics Page,
http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/genetics/jeffreys/history-gf, to answer the
questions below:
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What is DNA fingerprinting?

Give a brief description of what DNA finger printing is.
How is DNA finger printing helpful? Where can it be used?
What steps are used in DNA fingerprinting?

It Takes a Lickin
Using your new knowledge on DNA fingerprinting go to the following webstie and
complete the DNA fingerprinting module.
http://www.public.coe.edu/~gcross/chance/sci/dna/lab01.html
Once completed answer the following questions!
1. Describe the steps you took in the NOVA lab. Be sure to include the
substances you used and why you think you used them (if you are not sure
what the substances were for be sure to look it up on the internet)
2. Who was the culprit? How did you determine they were the culprit?
Reflection
Using your new knowledge answer the following questions:
1. Explain the pros and cons of using DNA evidence.
2. Should DNA be the main source of evidence in murders or other crimes?
3. Would DNA evidence be useful in helping to solve old cold cases?

Who ate the lollipop?