This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Most informative test in parental identification: March 2005 
Select and explain. 
A. HLA, B. Parental likeness, C. Developmental defects, D. DNA finger printing
D: DNA finger printing
Answer: D: DNA finger printing 
Explanation: 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