DNA Fingerprinting
Biology ⇒ Biotechnology and Applications
DNA Fingerprinting starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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A child’s DNA fingerprint shows bands that are not present in either parent. What could be a possible explanation?
A crime scene sample contains a small amount of degraded DNA. Which technique would be most useful for DNA fingerprinting in this case?
Describe how DNA fingerprinting can be used in wildlife conservation.
Describe one ethical concern related to DNA fingerprinting.
Describe the difference between RFLP and STR analysis in DNA fingerprinting.
DNA fingerprinting is based on the variability of which regions in the genome?
Explain how DNA fingerprinting can help in resolving disputes over inheritance.
Explain the importance of controls in a DNA fingerprinting experiment.
Explain the role of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in DNA fingerprinting.
Explain why DNA fingerprinting is considered a powerful tool in criminal investigations.
Explain why STRs (Short Tandem Repeats) are preferred over VNTRs in modern DNA fingerprinting.
Name two applications of DNA fingerprinting in forensic science.
What is DNA fingerprinting?
What is the significance of using multiple loci in DNA fingerprinting?
Who developed the technique of DNA fingerprinting?
