Question

What is DNA fingerprinting and how is it done and what are the benefits? (I need 8 facts)

Answer 1

1) DNA fingerprinting can also be known as DNA testing, DNA typing, or genetic fingerprinting.

2) Technique employed by forensic scientists.

3) DNA fingerprinting is not genome sequencing.

4) 99.9% of DNA sequence is same in every person.

5) DNA databases do exist around the world.

6) In order for a DNA profile to be create, an analysis process needs to be conducted.

7) DNA evidence is often used in criminal trials.

8) Sir Alec Jeffreys was the first to report DNA fingerprinting.