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Vocabulary Term Details

DNA fingerprinting

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_fingerprinting)

DNA fingerprinting is a technique employed by forensic scientists to assist in the identification of individuals by their respective DNA profiles. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Techniques
N/AAFLP
Identification
RFLP

This term is used for the following terms: 
DNA typing
Genetic fingerprinting

Approved Date
14-Dec-2012

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