DNA fingerprinting is primarily used to:
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Identify individuals based on DNA patterns
DNA fingerprinting analyzes specific DNA regions that vary among individuals. The resulting patterns can uniquely identify individuals except identical twins.
Practice all 20 DNA Fingerprinting and Molecular Markers questions
Keep practicing
More DNA Fingerprinting and Molecular Markers questions
- The principle of DNA fingerprinting is based on variation in:
- Which scientist is credited with developing DNA fingerprinting?
- Which type of DNA repeats were first used in classical DNA fingerprinting?
- Short Tandem Repeats (STRs) are preferred in modern DNA profiling because they:
- Which technique is essential for amplifying DNA in DNA fingerprinting?
- Gel electrophoresis separates DNA fragments based on their: