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The technique DNA fingerprinting was pioneered and perfected by:
A. Alec Jeffreys
B. Francois Jacob
C. Beadle & Tatum
D. Jacques Monod
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A. Alec Jeffreys
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DNA fingerprinting
The differences in sequence of DNA which make every individual unique in their phenotypic appearance. If one aims to find out genetic differences between two individuals or among individuals of a population, sequencing the DNA every time would be a daunting and expensive task. Imagine trying to compare two sets of 3 × 106 base pairs. DNA fingerprinting is a very quick way to compare the DNA sequences of any two individuals.
The technique of DNA Fingerprinting was initially developed by Alec Jeffreys. He used a satellite DNA as probe that shows very high degree of polymorphism. It was called as Variable Number of Tandem Repeats (VNTR).
References
NCERT Biology Text, Class: XII, Unit VII: Genetics and Evolution, Chapter 6: Molecular Basis of Inheritance, Page No: 121, 122.
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