What is the basis of DNA fingerprinting?

What is the basis of DNA fingerprinting?
  1. Genetic mapping of the human genome
  2. Polymorphism in DNA sequence
  3. Mutations in somatic cells
  4. Mutations in germ cells

Solution

Polymorphism in DNA sequence, which arises due to mutations, is the basis of DNA fingerprinting.

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