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It is used to help catch criminals because a section of DNA is taken and then matched with the person. It can also not work in some instances because inoccent people can be put in jail for something they did not do.
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∙ 12y agoDNA is different from finger print.
Impressions of the fingers are the finger tips
DNA & finger prints are never same for any 2 or more people.
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What are the most commonly used markers for a DNA fingerprint?
no
What are two different uses of DNA fingerprint?
The DNA fingerprint is used in many fields. DNA fingerprints are commonly used in forensic science. Also, the Human Genome Project utilized DNA fingerprints to map the entire human genome.
What is currently used by the FBI to do a DNA fingerprint in a criminal investigation?
An autoradiograph...
How many markers are currently used in the CODIS system in creating a DNA fingerprint?
13
When comparing the DNA fingerprints of a parent and child the parent's DNA fingerprint must have?
DNA bands that match those in the child's fingerprint and that aren't from the other parent.
How is a DNA FINGERPRINT PRODUCES?
Selected fragments are used to produce a DNA fingerprint.
What are the most commonly used markers for a DNA fingerprint?
no
What are two different uses of DNA fingerprint?
The DNA fingerprint is used in many fields. DNA fingerprints are commonly used in forensic science. Also, the Human Genome Project utilized DNA fingerprints to map the entire human genome.
Why can only parts of DNA be used as DNA fingerprint?
The parts must be unique to the person
A pattern of bands made up of specific DNA fragments is a?
DNA fingerprint
What does DNA fingerprint shows?
A DNA fingerprint refers to the fact that a person's DNA code is as unique to that person as his/her fingerprint. A person can be implicated for a crime or ruled out as the criminal based on his/her DNA code.
What is currently used by the FBI to do a DNA fingerprint in a criminal investigation?
An autoradiograph...
What is a DNA fingerprint who can have the same DNA fingerprint as yours?
A DNA fingerprint is really all the genes that are found in in your chromosomes. No two are ever alike except for identical twins (or triplets).
How many markers are currently used in the CODIS system in creating a DNA fingerprint?
13
What method is used to make DNA fingerprints?
A method known as RFLP (restriction fragment length polymorphism) analysis can be used to make a DNA fingerprint.
When comparing the DNA fingerprints of a parent and child the parent's DNA fingerprint must have?
DNA bands that match those in the child's fingerprint and that aren't from the other parent.
Can DNA be taken from a fingerprint?
yes
