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Question
State the applications of DNA fingerprinting technique.
Solution
Applications of DNA Fingerprinting:
- DNA fingerprinting technique is widely used in forensic applications like crime investigation such as identifying the culprit. It is also used for paternity testing in case of disputes.
- It also helps in the study of genetic diversity of population, evolution and speciation.
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