DNA fingerprinting was developed by ___ in ___ at the University of Leicester.

Sir Alec Jeffreys in 1984

True or False: Over 90% of the human genome consists of coding DNA.

False. Over 90% of the human genome is non-coding DNA.

Fill in the blank: VNTRs are subdivided into ___ and ___.

Microsatellites and minisatellites

What is the primary purpose of Southern Hybridisation in DNA fingerprinting?

To generate characteristic band patterns by detecting hybridized DNA fragments.

Riddle: I help identify criminals and solve mysteries, with patterns unique to you and me. What am I?

DNA fingerprinting

Which technique uses restriction enzymes to produce unique DNA fragment patterns?

Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP)

True or False: Gene therapy can only be performed through ex vivo methods.

False. Gene therapy can also be performed through in vivo methods.

Fill in the blank: Transgenic organisms carry a ___ inserted into their genome.

Foreign gene (transgene)

What are the main applications of transgenic plants in agriculture?

To enhance crop yield, nutritional quality, and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a method for gene transfer in plants? A) Agrobacterium-mediated transfer B) Particle bombardment C) Electroporation D) Gene splicing

D) Gene splicing