Which of the following statements regarding DNA fingerprinting is false?

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DNA profile using STR (short terminal repeats) is unique to an individual

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DNA fingerprinting cannot be used for paternity testing

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PCR is used for DNA profiling

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Forensic analysis makes use of SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) in coding sequences to distinguish between individuals

1.	Which of the following statements regarding DNA fingerprinting is false?
A.	DNA fingerprinting cannot be used for paternity testing
B.	DNA profile using STR (short terminal repeats) is unique to an individual
C.	PCR is used for DNA profiling
D.	Forensic analysis makes use of SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) in coding sequences to distinguish between individuals
Answer» B. DNA profile using STR (short terminal repeats) is unique to an individual

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