For what purpose is DNA fingerprinting used? A. to sequence DNA from bacteria B. to separate DNA fragments C. to identify individuals who have committed crimes D. to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms
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It is not primarily used for sequencing DNA from bacteria (option A) or separating DNA fragments (option B). While it can be used to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (option D), its main purpose is to identify individuals, especially in criminal Show more…
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