Recombinant DNA Technology · Summer Term

Genetic Fingerprinting

The use of variable number tandem repeats (VNTRs) in identifying individuals and determining relationships.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the probability of two individuals having the same DNA profile change with the number of loci tested?
  2. 2In what ways can genetic fingerprinting be used to prevent illegal wildlife trafficking?
  3. 3Should the government maintain a mandatory genetic database of all citizens for crime prevention?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Biology - Recombinant DNA TechnologyA-Level: Biology - Genetic Fingerprinting
Year: Year 13
Subject: Biology
Unit: Recombinant DNA Technology
Period: Summer Term

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