1. W.U. Did O.J. do it? (Absent?? see below for the article link and q's)
Read about The blood and DNA Evidence in the O.J. Simpson Trial by visiting: http://www.bxscience.edu/publications/forensics/articles/dna/r-dna02.htm
After reading the article, answer the following questions.
1. What are 3 pieces of evidence from the article that incriminated O.J. Simpson?
2. What are the names of the 2 DNA analysis techniques used in the O.J. Simpson trial? (abbreviations and full names)
3. What are 2 reasons mentioned in the article for O.J.'s acquittal?
2.LAB RESULTS: The crooked cell- Using gel electrophoresis to determine the genotypes of Ava's family
H.W. DUE TOMORROW: Complete the following for your lab:
Analysis:
1. Make an ACCURATE (use a ruler!) drawing of your results. Be sure to label each sample (A-F, as well as the person’s name) as well as the positive and negative sides of the gel.
2. Complete the table on your answer sheet based on your results:
Conclusion: (Answer these questions in complete sentences on your answer sheet)
3. Explain why the carriers genetic profile appeared the way it did.
4. Using the lab results for Ava and Ava’s grandmother on her father’s side, determine Ava’s father’s genotype and phenotype for the sickle cell trait. Explain how you came to this conclusion.
5. Identify and describe two other applications of gel electrophoresis.
Confused about the banding patterns on your DNA fingerprint? Watch this animation:
http://nortonbooks.com/college/biology/animations/ch15a01.htm
