Multiple choice

Which of the following techniques is employed by forensic scientists to assist them for the identification of individuals by their respective DNA profiles?

  1. Genome sequencing

  2. DNA testing

  3. DNA hybridisation

  4. DNA replication

  5. Forensic archaeology

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B Correct answer
Explanation

It is also called DNA profiling, DNA typing or genetic fingerprinting. DNA profiles are encrypted sets of numbers that reflect a person's DNA makeup, which can also be used as the person's identifier.