Which biotechnology application is used in forensic science?
Correct Answer: DNA fingerprinting
- Step 1: Understand that forensic science is the application of scientific methods to solve crimes.
- Step 2: Learn that DNA fingerprinting is a method used to identify people based on their DNA.
- Step 3: Recognize that each person has a unique DNA profile, which is like a genetic 'fingerprint'.
- Step 4: Realize that forensic scientists collect DNA samples from crime scenes, such as hair or blood.
- Step 5: Understand that these DNA samples are analyzed to create a DNA profile.
- Step 6: Compare the DNA profiles from the crime scene with those of suspects to find a match.
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