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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Definitions:

Nerve Fibers

Extensions of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses between different parts of the body, essential for communication within the nervous system.

Glial Cell

Cells within the central and peripheral nervous system that are not neurons, which serve to support and safeguard neuronal cells.

Oligodendrocyte

A type of glial cell in the central nervous system that produces myelin, a substance that insulates nerve fibers to enhance signal transmission.

Myelin Sheath

A layer of protective insulation that covers nerve fibers, enhancing the speed and efficiency of electrical signal transmission along the nervous system.