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B: is the most commonly used type of DNA fingerprinting used by the FBI.
C: attempts to provide a unique sequence identifier for all life forms.
D: is based mainly on repetitive DNA.
E: is used for prenatal genetic screening.


Ans: C: attempts to provide a unique sequence identifier for all life forms.

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