MyQuestionIcon

2

You visited us 2 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

What Is DNA Fingerprinting

The probe use...

Question

The probe used initially by Alec Jeffreys during the development of DNA finger printing was _______.

A

Ribozyme

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Sex chromosomes

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

VNTR

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

D

DnaSP

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C VNTR
The probe used initially by Alec Jeffreys during the development of DNA fingerprinting was a Variable Number of Tandem Repeats (VNTR).
Hence, the correct option is C.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

1

Similar questions

Q. Alec Jeffreys developed the DNA finger printing technique. The probe he used was?

Q. The technique of DNA finger printing was initially developed by

Q. Alec Jeffreys developed the DNA fingerprinting technique which was based on

Q. I. PCR requires prior knowledge of at least part of the sequence of the target DNA so that primers can be constructed.
II. The technique of PCR was developed by Alec Jeffreys.

Q. DNA finger printing technique was discovered by

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

DNA FingerPrinting

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

What Is DNA Fingerprinting

Standard XII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon