Question 1 A. Please indicate what the acronym, “VNTR” represents. (e.g., what words does this abbreviation represent.), then DEFINE “VNTR” and EXPLAIN the reason that VNTRs are useful in DNA fingerprinting.

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A. Please indicate what the acronym, “VNTR” represents. (e.g., what words does this abbreviation represent.), then DEFINE “VNTR” and EXPLAIN the reason that VNTRs are useful in DNA fingerprinting.

 

B. Is the male Rottweiler in the possession of Sam Slimy actually Goliath? This is the dog labeled “male Rottweiler” on the gel. Please offer evidence in support of your answer. 

 

C. What conclusions can you draw concerning the paternity of puppy #1? Please explain. 

Goliath's
DNA
DNA of Sad
Sally's
Puppy #1
DNA of Sad
Sally's
Puppy #2
Sad Sally's
DNA
DNA of
Male
Rottweiler
DNA of
the Mutt
Next Door
Transcribed Image Text:Goliath's DNA DNA of Sad Sally's Puppy #1 DNA of Sad Sally's Puppy #2 Sad Sally's DNA DNA of Male Rottweiler DNA of the Mutt Next Door
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Hello, thanks for the response. Parts B and C are not answered. I believe the rule is 1 question with 3 parts at the maximum.

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