DNA profiling was developed by _______________________.

Robert Hooke

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Zaccharis

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Alec Jeffreys

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Alec Jeffreys
DNA profiling (also called DNA fingerprinting, DNA testing, or DNA typing) is a forensic technique used to identify individuals by characteristics of their DNA. It was developed by Professor of Genetics Sir Alec Jeffreys. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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