2. The picture shows a segment of DNA from a cat. Which of these is most likely the kitten of this cat? CIRCLE YOUR ANSWER. а. 1 DNA Fingerprints b. 2 с. 3 d. 4

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### DNA Fingerprinting in Cats and Kittens

#### Question:
The image shows a segment of DNA from a cat. Which of these kittens is most likely the offspring of this cat? **CIRCLE YOUR ANSWER.**

#### Options:
a. 1  
b. 2  
c. 3  
d. 4  

#### Explanation:
The image contains a diagram titled **"DNA Fingerprints."** 

The diagram is divided into two main columns: 
1. **Cat** - contains the DNA fingerprint of the adult cat.
2. **Kittens** - contains the DNA fingerprints of four potential kittens, labeled 1 through 4.

Each column presents a series of horizontal black bars that represent specific DNA segments.

The goal is to determine which kitten's DNA fingerprint most closely matches the DNA fingerprint of the adult cat, suggesting a genetic relationship.

#### Analysis:
- Compare each black bar in the "Cat" column with corresponding positions in each of the "Kittens" columns.
- Find the kitten whose pattern of bars most closely resembles the pattern of the bars in the adult cat's column.

By visually inspecting, it appears:

- Kitten 1 has several matching bars with the Cat.
- Kitten 2 has fewer matching bars.
- Kitten 3 has some matching bars, but not as many as Kitten 1.
- Kitten 4 also shows several matching bars.

#### Conclusion:
Kitten 1 has the highest number of matching DNA segments with the adult cat, making it the most likely offspring. 

**Circle the answer corresponding to Kitten 1 (a. 1)**.
Transcribed Image Text:### DNA Fingerprinting in Cats and Kittens #### Question: The image shows a segment of DNA from a cat. Which of these kittens is most likely the offspring of this cat? **CIRCLE YOUR ANSWER.** #### Options: a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 #### Explanation: The image contains a diagram titled **"DNA Fingerprints."** The diagram is divided into two main columns: 1. **Cat** - contains the DNA fingerprint of the adult cat. 2. **Kittens** - contains the DNA fingerprints of four potential kittens, labeled 1 through 4. Each column presents a series of horizontal black bars that represent specific DNA segments. The goal is to determine which kitten's DNA fingerprint most closely matches the DNA fingerprint of the adult cat, suggesting a genetic relationship. #### Analysis: - Compare each black bar in the "Cat" column with corresponding positions in each of the "Kittens" columns. - Find the kitten whose pattern of bars most closely resembles the pattern of the bars in the adult cat's column. By visually inspecting, it appears: - Kitten 1 has several matching bars with the Cat. - Kitten 2 has fewer matching bars. - Kitten 3 has some matching bars, but not as many as Kitten 1. - Kitten 4 also shows several matching bars. #### Conclusion: Kitten 1 has the highest number of matching DNA segments with the adult cat, making it the most likely offspring. **Circle the answer corresponding to Kitten 1 (a. 1)**.
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