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What
is DNA fingerprinting? Mention its application.
What is DNA fingerprinting? Mention its application.
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Solution
DNA fingerprinting is a
technique used to identify and analyze the variations in various
individuals at the level of DNA. It is based on variability and
polymorphism in DNA sequences.
Application
(1) It is used
in forensic science to identify potential crime suspects.
(2) It is used
to establish paternity and family relationships.
(3) It is used to identify and protect the commercial
varieties of crops and livestock.
(4) It is used to find out the evolutionary history of an
organism and trace out the linkages between groups of various
organisms.
DNA fingerprinting is a technique used to identify and analyze the variations in various individuals at the level of DNA. It is based on variability and polymorphism in DNA sequences.
Application
(1) It is used in forensic science to identify potential crime suspects.
(2) It is used to establish paternity and family relationships.
(3) It is used to identify and protect the commercial varieties of crops and livestock.
(4) It is used to find out the evolutionary history of an organism and trace out the linkages between groups of various organisms.
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