Question

Which of the following statements regarding DNA fingerprinting is false?

(a) DNA fingerprinting cannot be used for paternity testing

(b) DNA profile using STR (short terminal repeats) is unique to an individual

(c) PCR is used for DNA profiling

(d) Forensic analysis makes use of SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) in coding sequences to distinguish between individuals

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I'm obligated to ask this question of From Genes to Genomes in chapter DNA-Based Information Technologies of Biochemistry

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) DNA fingerprinting cannot be used for paternity testing

The explanation: DNA fingerprinting is used for paternity testing.