What is the use of DNA fingerprinting in forensic applications?

What is the use of DNA fingerprinting in forensic applications?
  1. To find out genetic differences between two individuals
  2. To identify differences in coding DNA sequence
  3. To identify differences in somatic cells
  4. To compare the DNA sequences of any two individuals

Solution

DNA fingerprinting is a useful identification tool in forensic applications as it allows for the quick comparison of DNA sequences from any two individuals.

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