Question

    DNA fingerprinting is a technique used for the detection of:

    A Alzheimer’s disease Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Disputed parentage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C AIDS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Yellow fever Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The first methods for finding out genetics used for DNA profiling involved RFLP analysis. DNA is collected from cells, such as a blood sample, and cut into small pieces using a restriction enzyme (a restriction digest).

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