Now that you have compared crime
scene suspects based on gel electrophoresis, let’s examine another
use – paternity tests.

1.Identify the shortest and longest
strands of DNA based on the results to the left. Explain how the
size of a DNA segment influences its placement in the gel. How

would the type of gel influence this
movement? (2pt)

2.What causes the DNA to form
different sized fragments? What determines where the

DNA is cut? (2pt)

3.Based on these results, is F1 or
F2 more likely to be the father of child C with mother M?

Please explain your answer.
(2pt)