Why would the GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) want to use gel electrophoresis?
A. Determine if someone has a genetic disease
B. Determine the paternity of a child
C. Determine the proper genetic sequence to make insulin
D. Determine the identity of a criminal
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I would hope that it is answer D, but honestly, I bet there are a multitude of reasons, some of them startling.
Sure! Gel electrophoresis is a technique commonly used in molecular biology and forensic science to separate and analyze DNA fragments based on their size and charge. It involves using an electric field to move DNA molecules through a gel matrix, resulting in the separation of the DNA fragments.
In the case of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), they might want to use gel electrophoresis to determine the identity of a criminal, which is option D. Gel electrophoresis can be used to analyze DNA samples collected from crime scenes and compare them to the DNA profiles of known suspects. By comparing the band patterns on the gel, investigators can determine whether a suspect's DNA matches the DNA found at the crime scene, helping to identify the individual involved in the crime.
So, in short, the GBI would want to use gel electrophoresis to determine the identity of a criminal.