What is the purpose of DNA fingerprinting?

What is the purpose of DNA fingerprinting?
  1. Identifying differences in protein-coding regions
  2. Separating repetitive DNA from non-repetitive DNA
  3. Comparing the DNA sequences of two individuals
  4. Sequencing DNA in a quick and cost-effective way

Solution

DNA fingerprinting is used to compare the DNA sequences of two individuals and identify differences in specific regions of DNA.

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