Q143 / 160 · JIPMER 2014 · Zoology

Satellite DNA is useful tool in

  • A
    organ transplantation
  • B
    sex determination
  • Correct answer
    C
    forensic science
  • D
    genetic engineering

Solution

All eukaryotes except yeast contain satellite DNA. Satellite DNA regions like NTR/RFLP are the basis of DNA fingerprinting (forensic science).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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