HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -DNA fingerprinting is a method used in the identification of the genetic information (DNA) in a person’s cell. It is a forensic technique used to identify an individual by the characteristics of the DNA. It is also useful to identify the identity and relation of an individual with others.

Detailed explanation-2: -DNA fingerprinting is used in a variety of situations, such as criminal investigations, other forensic purposes and paternity testing. In these situations, one aims to “match” two DNA fingerprints with one another, such as a DNA sample from a known person and one from an unknown person.

Detailed explanation-3: -It’s used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is DNA Polymorphism. DNA fingerprint is a technique to produce a pattern of the genome that is unique to an individual.

Detailed explanation-5: -DNA fingerprinting was first used in forensic science in 1986 when police in the UK requested Dr. Alec J. Jeffreys, of University of Leicester, to verify a suspect’s confession that he was responsible for two rape-murders. Tests proved that the suspect had not committed the crimes.