CBSE 2024 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q23 · 3 marks
(a)Name and write two characteristics of the type of DNA that forms the basis of DNA fingerprinting technique.(b)Mention any two applications of this technique.
(a)
Name and write two characteristics of the type of DNA that forms the basis of DNA fingerprinting technique.
(b)
Mention any two applications of this technique.
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
-Satellite DNA / Repetitive DNA/ VNTR
-Do not code for any protein , form a large portion of human genome, show high
degree of polymorphism
(b)
useful in forensic applications , helps in determining population and genetic diversities ,forms the basis of paternity testing , to study evolution, to trace path of hereditary diseases.
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