One of the most popular taxonomic tools is DNA fingerprinting to develop profiles of organisms. These profiles provide direct information about
A) the presence of specific genes.
B) antigenic composition.
C) protein composition.
D) the similarities between nucleotide sequences.
E) enzymatic activities.

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DNA fingerprinting relies on analyzing and comparing the nucleotide sequences of organisms. By identifying similarities and differences in these sequences, profiles can be developed that provide information about the taxonomic relationships between organisms. This technique does not directly provide information about the presence of specific genes, antigenic or protein composition, or enzymatic activities.

One of the Most Popular Taxonomic Tools Is DNA Fingerprinting