In 1985,research by ______________ and his colleagues at Leicester University,England led to the discovery that portions of the DNA structure of certain genes are as unique to individuals,as are fingerprints.

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The research that led to the discovery of DNA fingerprinting was conducted by Professor Alec Jeffreys and his colleagues at Leicester University in 1985. Therefore, the correct choice is D. Watson and Crick are known for the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA, but they did not have a role in the discovery of DNA fingerprinting. Ashworth is not known for any significant contribution to the field of genetics or DNA research.

In 1985,research by ______________ and His Colleagues at Leicester University,England