Which two methods are most often used in DNA fingerprinting?
A) Homologous and antisense RNA recombination
B) Pharming and phishing
C) Restriction digestion and gel electrophoresis
D) Gel electrophoresis and creation of expression vectors
E) Homologous recombination and the construction of gene libraries

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Restriction digestion is used to cut the DNA at specific sites, creating fragments of varying lengths. Gel electrophoresis is then used to separate the fragments based on size, creating a unique pattern or "fingerprint" for each individual.

Which Two Methods Are Most Often Used in DNA Fingerprinting