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What is the use of DNA fingerprinting in forensic applications?

Options

  1. AIdentifying chromosomal diseases
  2. BPaternity testing
  3. CIdentifying the source of DNA in a crime scene
  4. DBoth B and C

Correct answer

D. Both B and C

Step-by-step solution

These sequences normally do not code for any proteins, but they form a large portion of the human genome. These sequences show a high degree of polymorphism and form the basis of DNA fingerprinting. Since DNA from every tissue (such as blood, hair-follicle, skin, bone, saliva, sperm etc.)from an individual shows the same degree of polymorphism, they become a very useful identification tool in forensic applications. Further, as the polymorphisms are inheritable from parents to children, DNA fingerprinting is the bas

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