Question

PCR technology is used in DNA analysis to determine

• A. Kinship
• B. Maternity
• C. Paternity
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique used to amplify a single copy or a few copies of a piece of DNA to produce multiple copies of the same sequence. PCR can be used as a diagnostic tool for various purposes. The sample can be amplified by PCR and DNA fingerprinting can be performed to identify the relationship between the individuals. The maternal, paternal and the siblings will have the similar genetic composition and can be identified with the help of PCR.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.