dna fingerprint
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Definition
- Noun:
- A unique genetic profile: A "DNA fingerprint" is a distinctive pattern of DNA fragments that is specific to an individual, obtained by analyzing the unique sequence of their DNA base pairs. It is a form of biometric identification.
- Forensic evidence: This pattern is often used as conclusive evidence in criminal investigations and legal proceedings to identify individuals or establish biological relationships.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The DNA fingerprint from the crime scene matched the suspect's profile.
- Scientists created a DNA fingerprint to confirm the child's paternity.
Advanced Usage
- "to run a DNA fingerprint": to perform the laboratory analysis to obtain a genetic profile.
- The lab will run a DNA fingerprint on the hair sample.
- "DNA fingerprint evidence": evidence in court that consists of or is supported by a DNA profile.
- The prosecution's case relied heavily on DNA fingerprint evidence.
Variants and Related Words
- DNA profiling (n): The process or technique of analyzing DNA to produce a unique identifying pattern; a synonym for the process of creating a DNA fingerprint.
- DNA profiling has revolutionized forensic science.
- Genetic fingerprinting (n): Another term for the technique of analyzing DNA to produce a unique identifier.
- Genetic fingerprinting is used in wildlife conservation to track animal populations.
Synonyms
- Genetic profile: A representation of an individual's unique genetic characteristics.
- DNA profile: The result of DNA analysis used for identification.
Related Phrases
- DNA fingerprint analysis: The scientific examination and interpretation of DNA to create a fingerprint.
- The accuracy of DNA fingerprint analysis is very high.
Noun
- biometric identification obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA base pairs; often used for evidence in criminal law cases