Which of the Following Statements Regarding DNA Fingerprinting Is True

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding DNA fingerprinting is true

• A) DNA fingerprinting has the drawback that it requires extremely large quantities of DNA for analysis.
• B) Inbreeding within a population decreases the probability of finding identical fingerprints between individuals.
• C) An advantage of the technique is that data obtained from one population can easily be extrapolated to another population.
• D) DNA fingerprinting is applicable in all cases of questionable identity except in paternity cases.
• E) A prerequisite of the technique is the availability of information about the frequency of the polymorphisms in the population.

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