Question
Discuss the utility of DNA fingerprinting.

Answer

Technique of DNA fingerprinting is used in :
(i) To determine the paternity of an individual.
(ii) To identify the racial groups to rewrite biological evolution.
(iii) In forensic laborateries for the identification of criminals.
(iv) To identify dead bodies by comparing the DNAs of parents and children.

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