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What is DNA polymorphism? Why is it important to study it?
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DNA polymorphism:
Polymorphism refers to the variations in the genetic level (mutations) that can be inherited and present at high frequency in a population.
Importance of DNA polymorphism:
Studying DNA polymorphism is important for the following reasons:
- DNA polymorphism allows variation in DNA of siblings, twins which makes them different from one another.
- DNA fingerprinting used in paternity testing and genetic mapping is based on DNA polymorphism.
Polymorphism refers to the variations in the genetic level (mutations) that can be inherited and present at high frequency in a population.
Importance of DNA polymorphism:
Studying DNA polymorphism is important for the following reasons:
- DNA polymorphism allows variation in DNA of siblings, twins which makes them different from one another.
- DNA fingerprinting used in paternity testing and genetic mapping is based on DNA polymorphism.
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