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Express your opinion about the use of DNA fingerprinting.
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[Textbook question 3c pg no.193]
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In DNA fingerprinting samples are collected from the crime scene from the cells of hair or skin of suspect left behind at the crime scene and also the sample is collected from the blood of the victim.
Significance of DNA fingerprinting :
- It is a simple and less intrusive test.
- It helps to solve crimes.
- It can reduce innocent convictions.
- It is used in genealogical and medical research.
- In parentage testing, DNA fingerprinting is adopted.
- To establish immigration eligibility
- It also has been used in the study of animal and plant populations.
- DNA fingerprinting is also helpful in the fields of zoology, botany and agriculture.
In DNA fingerprinting samples are collected from the crime scene from the cells of hair or skin of suspect left behind at the crime scene and also the sample is collected from the blood of the victim.
Significance of DNA fingerprinting :
- It is a simple and less intrusive test.
- It helps to solve crimes.
- It can reduce innocent convictions.
- It is used in genealogical and medical research.
- In parentage testing, DNA fingerprinting is adopted.
- To establish immigration eligibility
- It also has been used in the study of animal and plant populations.
- DNA fingerprinting is also helpful in the fields of zoology, botany and agriculture.
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