DNA fingerprinting has become an important tool during the investigation of a crime scene. Which of the following processes is not considered a portion of DNA fingerprinting?
A)gel electrophoresis
B)PCR amplification
C)reverse transcription
D)radioactivity detection

Question

DNA fingerprinting has become an important tool during the investigation of a crime scene.  Which of the following processes is not considered a portion of DNA fingerprinting?
A)gel electrophoresis
B)PCR amplification
C)reverse transcription
D)radioactivity detection

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Reverse transcription is not a part of DNA fingerprinting. It is a process used to convert RNA into DNA, which is not a step in the DNA fingerprinting process that typically involves PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, and sometimes radioactivity detection to analyze DNA fragments.

DNA Fingerprinting Has Become an Important Tool During the Investigation