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It's called DNA fingerprinting because when you touch things and leave fingerprints you are also leaving a trace of your DNA with your fingerprint. Plus every ones fingerprints are different. If you leave a perfect fingerprint somewhere then it can only be traced back to you as an exact match.
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MaxineDNA fingerprinting was invented as a method to identify individuals based on their unique genetic information. It was first developed by Sir Alec Jeffreys in 1984 as a tool for forensic analysis and paternity testing. DNA fingerprinting revolutionized the field of genetics and has since been widely used in criminal investigations, paternity disputes, and conservation Biology.
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Why was it difficult to use DNA as evidence in a crime pcr was invented?
you need many copies of DNA for DNA fingerprinting
How are DNA fragments separated on DNA fingerprinting?
Gel electrophoresis
Can coding DNA type of genetic material be used for DNA fingerprinting?
Yes, coding DNA can be used for DNA fingerprinting. Coding DNA, which contains genes that encode for proteins, can contain genetic variations that are unique to each individual. These variations can be used as markers in DNA fingerprinting to identify individuals or determine relationships between individuals.
How does DNA fingerprinting relate to Poly Chain Reaction?
DNA fingerprinting uses variants in DNA sequences to create a unique profile for each individual, while the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a technique used to amplify specific DNA sequences. PCR is commonly used in DNA fingerprinting to amplify regions of interest in the DNA sample before further analysis. This amplification step allows for better detection and characterization of DNA variations used in DNA fingerprinting.
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