DNA fingerprints used as evidence in criminal trials look like bar codes. The pattern of bands in a DNA fingerprint represents the:
a. order of genes along chromosomes.
b. locations of specific genes in a genomic library.
c. order of bases in a particular gene.
d. presence of fragments of DNA with variable lengths.
e. presence of dominant or recessive alleles for particular traits.
d. presence of fragments of DNA with variable lengths.
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A mutation that results in the death of the
individual is called
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