Use your special enzyme to cut each sequence at the forward-slash marks (/). (You can do this by putting spaces after each slash mark.)
Arrange the DNA cuttings in order from shortest to longest. Attach them to a special piece of nitrocellulose paper (construction paper).
Compare the probe base pair sequence with a DNA sample taken from Suspect A. Use a highlighter or different color font to mark any sequences that match the probe.
Repeat step 1 with the DNA samples for Suspects B and C.
Suspect A
TCCATCCA / TCCATCCATCCA / TCCA / GGCTTACCTATAAGG / TGGATGGATGGATGGATGGA
Suspect B
TCCATCCA / TCCATCCAATTG / TCCA / TCCATCCATCCATCCATCCA / TGGATGGATGGATGGA
Suspect C
TTAGCTA / CCGGTATGA / AGGT / CGTTATCGGATATA / GGTTAGGACCTATCGATAGA
Probe
AGGT
QUESTIONS
Which suspect most likely committed the robbery?
How do you know?
Answers
Explanation:
Biodiversity is referred to as the variation of plant and animal species in a particular habitat. Species evenness and species richness form the major components of biodiversity.
India is known for its rich biodiversity and has around 24.46% of the geographical area covered by forests and trees.
Coined by Norman Myers, the term “Biodiversity hotspots” can be defined as the regions which are known for their high species richness and endemism.
Biodiversity hotspots in India are an important topic for the IAS Exam and are under UPSC Mains GS-III syllabus. This article will discuss the major biodiversity hotspots in India. Aspirants will also find the list of IUCN endangered species. Aspirants can also download the notes PDF at the end of the article.
As a topic under the UPSC CSE Syllabus, biodiversity holds great importance. Aspirants must go through the aspects discussed in detail further below in this article.
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