‘Microsatellite DNA’ is used in the case of which one of the following

2023

“Genetics,Biotechnology”, Science and Technology

‘Microsatellite DNA’ is used in the case of which one of the following?

(a)

Studying the evolutionary relationships among various species of fauna

(b)

Stimulating ‘stem cells’ to transform into diverse functional tissues

(c)

Promoting clonal propagation of horticultural plants

(d)

Assessing the efficacy of drugs by conducting series of drug trials in a population

Answer:

(a)

Explanation

The correct answer is (a). Microsatellites are small pieces of DNA that repeat. useful for studying inheritance patterns in families or for creating a DNA fingerprint from crime scene samples and to study evolution of populations and species.