DNA fingerprinting is a technique used to identify and analyse the variations in various individuals at the level of DNA. It is based on variability and polymorphism in DNA sequences.
Application
- It is used in forensic science to identify potential crime suspects.
- It is used to establish paternity and family relationships.
- It is used to identify and protect the commercial varieties of crops and livestock.
- It is used to find out the evolutionary history of an organism and trace out the linkages between groups of various organisms.
