Question

State the role of VNTR in DNA fingerprinting.

Answer 1

This is also called as tandem repeat. VNTRs serve as an important source of RFLP genetic markers which are in turn used for linkage analysis of genomes. VNTRs produce a pattern of bands unique to each individual. *DNA fingerprinting is used to identify criminals related to forensic department.

Answer 2

This is also called as tandem repeat.VNTRs serve as an important source of RFLP genetic markers which are in turn used for linkage analysis of genomes. VNTRs produce a pattern of bands unique to each individual. *DNA fingerprinting is used to identify criminals related to forensic department.