Biology · Biotechnology
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The technique use of identification of criminals is called:
- A
Cloning
- B
DNA fingerprinting
- C
Restriction Analysis
- D
Polymorphism
- E
Gene sequencing
DNA fingerprinting is a laboratory technique used to establish a link between biological evidence and a suspect in a criminal investigation. A DNA sample taken from a crime scene is compared with a DNA sample from a suspect. DNA fingerprinting is also used to establish paternity. The figure below shows a DNA fingerprint:
Cloning refers to the production of multiple copies of a genetic element, organism, or cell with identical DNA.
DNA fingerprinting is a laboratory technique used to establish a link between biological evidence and a suspect in a criminal investigation. A DNA sample taken from a crime scene is compared with a DNA sample from a suspect. DNA fingerprinting is also used to establish paternity. The figure below shows a DNA fingerprint:
Restriction analysis is a laboratory technique used to identify and analyze DNA fragments by cutting the DNA with restriction enzymes and separating the fragments based on size through gel electrophoresis.
Polymorphism refers to the occurrence of multiple forms or variations of a gene or characteristic in a population.
Gene sequencing is the process of determining the exact order of nucleotides (A, C, G, T) in a DNA molecule, which makes up a gene.
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