Pick the Choice That Best Describes a DNA Fingerprint

Question

Pick the choice that best describes a DNA fingerprint.
A) a comparison of microsatellites from closely related individuals
B) uses CNVs that are detected by a microarray
C) uses minisatellite families and labeled probes to produce a profile
D) is a specialized application of the FISH protocol
E) DNA that is used only in criminal trials.

Accepted Answer

A DNA fingerprint uses minisatellite families and labeled probes to produce a profile that can be used for identification purposes. Microsatellites and CNVs may also be used in some forms of DNA analysis, but they are not typically referred to as DNA fingerprints. FISH is a different type of technique used to visualize specific DNA sequences. While DNA fingerprinting is often used in criminal trials, it has other applications as well.