DNA fingerprinting is done by -: (A) Splitting DNA, (B) DNA of WBC, (C) DNA from nucleated cells, (D) All of the above
Answer is D. DNA fingerprinting (by PCR) has revolutionized the analysis of evidence from crime scenes in determining whether the sample comes from specific individual and verification of paternity. DNA fingerprinting is done by nucleated cells eg blood cells (WBC & RBC), semen, vaginal epithelial cells, tooth pulp, bone marrow, hair roots, muscle, skin, mucous membrane.