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BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceNEET

Assertion: DNA fingerprinting is very well known for its application in paternity testing in cases of disputes. Reason: It employs the principle of polymorphism in DNA sequences, as the polymorphisms are inheritable from parent to child.

Answer: (A)

Solution

DNA fingerprinting is indeed widely used in paternity disputes because it relies on highly polymorphic (variable) DNA

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