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List the various markers that are used in DNA fingerprinting.

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A DNA marker Is a gene sequence on a known chromosome which can be used to identify an individual or a species. A genetic marker or DNA marker can be a short sequence or a long sequence. Following are the commonly used markers for DNA fingerprinting.

  • RFLP (Restriction fragment length polymorphism)
  • SSLP (Simple sequence length polymorphism)
  • AFLP (Amplified fragment length polymorphism)
  • RAPD (Random amplification of polymorphic DNA)
  • VNTR (Variable number tandem repeat)
  • SSR Microsatellite polymorphism. (Simple sequence repeat)
  • SNP (Single nucleotide polymorphism)
  • STR (Short tandem repeat)
  • SFP (Single feature polymorphism)
  • DArT (Diversity Arrays Technology)
  • RAD markers (Restriction site-associated DNA markers)
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