OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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genetic engineering
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PCR
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electrophoresis
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gene therapy
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Detailed explanation-1: -If there is a strong body of evidence against a suspect, the courts can order them to provide a DNA sample. Once forensic scientists obtain a sample, they extract the DNA from cells in bodily fluids or tissues and copy it. They then separate the copied markers using a process known as capillary electrophoresis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate DNA fragments according to their size. DNA samples are loaded into wells (indentations) at one end of a gel, and an electric current is applied to pull them through the gel. DNA fragments are negatively charged, so they move towards the positive electrode.
Detailed explanation-3: -The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) revolutionized the forensic individualization of biological material by forming the basis of the so-called “genetic fingerprint”, which allows for e.g. comparisons between stains found at a crime scene and a suspect, or the identification of human remains.