AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2003

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    Which one of the following pairs of term/names mean one and the same thing?

    A)  Gene pool?genome

    B)  Codon?gene

    C)  Cistron?triplet

    D)  DNA finger printing?DNA profiling

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    DNA finger printing (= DNA typing = DNA profiling = genetic finger printing) was invented by Sir Alec Jeffrys of U.K. in 1985. It is a technique to identify a person on the basis of his or her DNA specificity. During this technique the dark bands on X-ray film present the DNA finger print (= DNA profiles). It is also helpful in identifying criminals of rape/murder (using blood/semen/her) as well as for settling matters related to parentage and paternity.


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