Villaflor,Hailie Jade P.

BSMT-2E

Population Genetics

Pre-task Activity

Answer the following review questions:

1. What is a population? Give 3 examples. ( 10 points)

- A complete set of elements (persons or objects) that possess some common
characteristic defined by the sampling criteria established by the researcher. A group
of interbreeding members of the same species in a particular area.
 All of the red foxes in a forest
 People living in Metro Manila.
 All of the red foxes in a forest

2. We like him, he seems to have a terrific gene pool,” says the parents upon meeting
their daughter’s boyfriend. Explain why their statement doesn’t make sense. ( 20
points)

- Because Gene Pool refers to a population. Population that are made up of members of
the same species that interbreed. I think what actually the parents supposedly wants to
tell to their daughter’s boyfriend is that it has a great ancestry. Or in Tagalog “may
magandang lahi”
 Post-task Activity

Up for a challenge? Try to solve this crime! (20 points)

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/
DNA Fingerprinting :The Crime
On the evening of November 1, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Jimmy Sweet entered his bedroom,
walked over to his desk, and sat down at his computer. While reaching for the computer's switch
he noticed, out of the corner of his eye, that one of the items on a typically well-organized shelf
was out of place.

Jimmy shot across the room for a closer examination. Sure enough, the object in question had
indeed been disturbed.

The object had been sealed in an air-tight package. The package was now ripped open. The
object was still inside, but it was no longer in its original condition. In Jimmy's eyes, it was now
worthless.

Jimmy pulled out what had been his most-valued possession—his holographic NOVA lollipop.
The confectionery treat was now a sticky mess. Someone had obviously indulged him- or herself
in its sugary molecules. The lollipop's holographic image had been licked away.

The Suspects

The prime suspects in this case are Jimmy's seven sisters: Candy, Cookie, Sugar, Lolly, Honey,
Brandee, and Carmela. Each one of these sisters is a notorious candy lover and is easily capable
of committing this crime of confection.

The suspects have been detained. DNA fingerprints of each are available.

Answer:
Fortunately for this case , a lollipop cannot be licked without leaving behind a bit of saliva. A
DNA fingerprint from the saliva is taken which left on the lollipop. Then the fingerprint is used
to single out the culprit of this crime . The DNA specimen on the lab countertop has already been
prepared, using some of the saliva extracted from the lollipop. The DNA of the culprit is
compared with DNA fingerprint of seven sisters. The fingerprint of Cookie matches the
fingerprint of the culprit. So cookie matches the fingerprint of the culprit. So cookie was the one
who licked Jimmey’s lollipop.