Which of the following is/are used in DNA fingerprinting?

Hair strands

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Fingerprints

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Blood samples

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Footprints

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Solution

The correct options are
A Hair strands
C Blood samples
DNA fingerprinting is a technique used to identify individuals by making use of the unique DNA sequence patterns that exist in their genomes. It does not make use of physical fingerprints, unlike the name. Cells from a sample of blood, semen, hair strands etc. are commonly used in this technique.

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