Gel Electrophoresis and DNA Profiling

What this note covers

1. Principles of Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
2. The Molecular Basis of DNA Profiling: STRs and VNTRs
3. Applications: Forensic Investigation
4. Applications: Paternity Testing
5. Applications: Disease Diagnosis
6. Interpreting a Gel Image: A Step-by-Step Method
7. Ethical, Legal, and Social Considerations

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes