Question

multiple choice 10 points
which of the following best explains why dna fingerprints can be used to identify an individual, such as from a crime scene sample?
dna from 2 different species can be combined using restriction enzymes
dna is used to make proteins during protein synthesis
each individual has a unique dna sequence, with the exception of identical twins
dna is inherited from both maternal and paternal parents

Explanation:

DNA fingerprinting works because each individual (except identical twins) has a unique DNA sequence. This uniqueness allows for individual - level identification from samples like those at a crime scene. The other options do not directly relate to the principle of individual identification using DNA fingerprints.

Answer:

C. Each individual has a unique DNA sequence, with the exception of identical twins