Question

Police matched the DNA from a strand of hair taken at the scene to catch the burglar. They used _____.
A) cloning
B.) DNA profiling
C.) gene splicing

Answer 1

The Police used DNA profiling to identify the thief.

DNA profiling is a method of determining an individual’s DNA characteristics like a fingerprint.

DNA profiling can be done by matching the DNA evidence found at the crime scene with the DNA databank to identify the person.

Answer 2

DNA Profiling is the answer for your question.

DNA profiling is the method of determining the characteristics of any individual's DNA which are unique as finger prints.

The principle that no two organism produces same set of DNA helps in performing DNA profiling. DNA profile will be created in any situation where the DNA of an individual is used. The profile can be utilized to identify and define the characteristics of an individual.