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Whatis DNA fingerprinting? Mention its application.
Whatis DNA fingerprinting? Mention its application.
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DNA fingerprinting is atechnique used to identify and analyze the variations in variousindividuals at the level of DNA. It is based on variability andpolymorphism in DNA sequences.
Application
(1) It is usedin forensic science to identify potential crime suspects.
(2) It is usedto establish paternity and family relationships.
(3) It is used to identify and protect the commercialvarieties of crops and livestock.
(4) It is used to find out the evolutionary history of anorganism and trace out the linkages between groups of variousorganisms.
DNA fingerprinting is atechnique used to identify and analyze the variations in variousindividuals at the level of DNA. It is based on variability andpolymorphism in DNA sequences.
Application
(1) It is usedin forensic science to identify potential crime suspects.
(2) It is usedto establish paternity and family relationships.
(3) It is used to identify and protect the commercialvarieties of crops and livestock.
(4) It is used to find out the evolutionary history of anorganism and trace out the linkages between groups of variousorganisms.
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