#8.4.3.1
An organism’s genome contains many variable number tandem repeats (VNTRs). The probability of two individuals having the same VNTRs is very low.
#8.4.3.2
The technique of genetic fingerprinting in analysing DNA fragments that have been cloned by PCR, and its use in determining genetic relationships and in determining the genetic variability within a population.
#8.4.3.3
The use of genetic fingerprinting in the fields of forensic science, medical diagnosis, animal and plant breeding.
#8.4.3.4
Students should be able to:
- explain the biological principles that underpin genetic fingerprinting techniques
- interpret data showing the results of gel electrophoresis to separate DNA fragments
- explain why scientists might use genetic fingerprinting in the fields of forensic science, medical diagnosis, animal and plant breeding.