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Write a note on applications of DNA fingerprinting.

Define DNA fingerprinting. State any three applications of it.

Mention the application of DNA fingerprinting technique.

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Definition: The technique developed to identify a person with the help of DNA restriction analysis, is known as DNA profiling or DNA fingerprinting.

Applications of DNA fingerprinting:

  1. In forensic science, DNA fingerprinting is used to solve problems of rape and some complicated murder cases.
  2. DNA fingerprinting is used to find out the biological father or mother or both, of the child, in case of disputed parentage.
  3. DNA fingerprinting is used in the pedigree analysis in cats, dogs, horses, and humans.
  4. It is used to understand an organism’s evolutionary history and the relationships between different groupings.
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