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What are the similarities between DNA profiling and DNA sequencing?

Posted March 11, 2022


Answer

There are several similarities between DNA profiling and DNA sequencing:

  • Both are specialized, precise molecular biology techniques
  • Both techniques are based on DNA
  • Both help to identify the nucleotide sequence of the genome
  • Both techniques use PCR and gel electrophoresis during their procedures
  • Both techniques have numerous applications in forensic science
  • Both can be applied in paternity testing
Additional resources

Molecular DNA Analysis in Forensic Identification

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