Which of the Following Is False About DNA Fingerprinting

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false about DNA fingerprinting?

• A) determined by analyzing proteins
• B) unique to each individual with the exception of identical twins
• C) used extensively during crime scene investigations
• D) may be obtained from blood, semen, hair, and other tissues
• E) based on short tandem repeats (STRs) in the DNA

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