Mr IM Megabucks the wealthiest man in the world recently died Since his death three women have come forward Each woman claims to have a child by Megabucks and demands a substantial share of his estate for her child ID: 1046905
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1. Gel Electrophoresis
2. Scenario: Mr. I.M. Megabucks, the wealthiest man in the world, recently died. Since his death, three women have come forward. Each woman claims to have a child by Megabucks and demands a substantial share of his estate for her child. How can we find out who is telling the truth??
3. Gel Electrophoresis:A laboratory method used to separate mixtures of DNA according to molecular size. The birth of gel electrophoresisWhat is it?
4. A.k.a. DNA FingerprintingDNA is extracted from a cell (Blood, saliva, etc)Restriction enzymes are used to recognize & cut at specific sequences in the DNACut up DNA fragments are loaded into wells on an agarose gel square
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6. 4. Electrodes are attached and an electric current moves negatively charged DNA fragments toward the + pole5. Large fragments move slower than small fragments, creating a distinct banding pattern6. Bands are dyed &compared for similarities/Differences under UV light
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8. Man set free after 17 years in prison
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10. Practical ApplicationsTaxonomists use it help distinguish species Evolutionary Biologists can compare similarities and create family treesCrime Scene Analysis Paternity testing
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