Most informative test in parental identification: March 2005: (A) HLA, (B) Parental likeness, (C) Developmental defects, (D) DNA finger printing
Answer is D. Ans. D: DNA finger printing DNA profiling /DNA testing/DNA typing/genetic fingerprinting is a technique employed to assist in the identification of individuals on the basis of their respective DNA profiles. DNA profiles are encrypted sets of numbers that reflect a person's DNA makeup, which can also be used as the person's identifier. It is used in: Parental testing Rape investigation Murder Identification of mutilated remains Parental likeness, even if positive, is regarded only as corroborative