AIPMT MAINS2012Zoology-Genetics
AIPMT MAINS 2012 Zoology DNA Fingerprinting MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
What is it that forms the basis of DNA Fingerprinting?
A
The relative proportions of purines and pyrimidines in DNA
B
The relative difference in the DNA occurrence in blood, skin and saliva
C
The relative amount of DNA in the ridges and grooves of the fingerprints
D
Satellite DNA occurring as highly repeated short DNA segments
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
DNA fingerprinting is based on the presence of VNTRs (Variable Number Tandem Repeats), which are satellite DNA.
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