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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

Question
CBSEENBI12047451

Select the correct combination of statements for DNA fingerprinting,

I. It is ELISA based technique.

II. It is PCR based technique.

III. It is used by forensic scientists.

IV. It is based on the fingerprint of the individual.

V. It is a test for paternity

  • I, II and III

  • II, III and IV

  • I, IV and V

  • I, III and IV

Solution

B.

II, III and IV

In DNA fingerprinting PCR is applied. It is used in forensic science and is also used as test for paternity. It involves the use of Variable Number of Tandem Repeats (VNTRs) which differs from person to person in a population except in the case of monozygotic twins.