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Mateo Navarro 8vo New Jersey

I am giving you 20 questions, but you should only answer 15


using pages 4 to 9 from a science book.
1. How can DNA be used to determine if someone is a biological parent of a
child?

DNA can be used to determine biological parentage through genetic markers. By


comparing a child’s DNA with that of the parent, scientists can see if the genetic
material matches to confirm a biological relationship.

2. What is a paternity test and how does it work?

A paternity test compares the DNA of a child with the presumed father. If the
DNA sequences at certain connect or match between the child and the father,
paternity is confirmed.

3. How is DNA used in forensic science to help solve crimes?

In forensic science, DNA is used to match biological samples from a crime scene
(like blood, hair, or saliva) to a suspect or victim, helping to identify individuals
involved in a crime.

4. What types of evidence might contain DNA that forensic scientists can
analyse at a crime scene?

Evidence that might contain DNA includes blood, saliva, hair, skin cells, and
other bodily fluids or tissues found at a crime scene.

5. How can DNA profiling help identify a suspect or victim in a criminal


investigation?

DNA profiling creates a unique genetic fingerprint that can be compared to


DNA from a suspect or a database.

6. How can DNA be used to trace a person's ancestry and family history?

DNA can trace ancestry by comparing a person’s genetic markers with those
from different populations, revealing connections and ancestral origins.
7. What is a genetic ancestry test, and what kind of information can it provide
about your heritage?

A genetic ancestry test analyses DNA to provide information on a person’s


ethnic background, ancestral roots, and possible geographic origins of their
ancestors.

8. What are some examples of extinct animals that scientists are considering for
de-extinction using DNA technology?

Examples of extinct animals considered for de-extinction using DNA technology


include the woolly mammoth, passenger pigeon, and Tasmanian tiger.

9. How could the de-extinction of certain animals impact current ecosystems and
biodiversity?

The de-extinction of certain animals could impact current ecosystems by


reintroducing species that may compete with or prey on existing species,
potentially altering the balance of biodiversity.

10. What is DNA, and why is it important for scientists to extract it from
ancient bones?

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, carries genetic information. Extracting it from


ancient bones helps scientists study the genetics of long-dead organisms.

11. Who were the Neanderthals, and what can studying their DNA tell us about
human history?

Neanderthals were ancient human relatives who lived in Europe and Asia.
Studying their DNA helps us understand human evolution, migration patterns,
and interbreeding with modern humans.

12. Why is it significant that the bone is more than 50,000 years old?

Bones older than 50,000 years are significant because they predate the migration
of modern humans out of Africa, providing a window into early human history
and genetics.

13. What kind of information can scientists learn from analyzing DNA from
Neanderthal bones?
Analysing DNA from Neanderthal bones can reveal information about their
genetics, health, population structure, and interactions with modern humans.

14. Why do scientists obtain DNA samples from the bones of long-dead
animals and close relatives of humans?

Scientists obtain DNA from ancient bones to study the genetics of extinct
species and human, helping to reconstruct histories and understand past
biodiversity.

15. How does contamination affect the results of DNA extraction and analysis?

If Contamination affects a DNA extraction and analysis, it can lead to incorrect


conclusions about the genetic material being studied.

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