Genetic Fingerprinting
Genetic Fingerprinting
- Understand the concept of a Variable Number Tandem Repeat (VNTR)
- VNTR is crucial in answering questions on genetic fingerprinting
- VNTR is often associated with Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Need to explain biological principles of genetic fingerprinting techniques
- Should be able to interpret data from gel electrophoresis used to separate DNA fragments
- Explain why genetic fingerprinting might be used in forensic science, medical diagnosis, animal and plant breeding.