DNA Fingerprinting

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The deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) composition of a human determines hair color, eye color, skin color, and any other physical or behavioral traits exhibited. DNA has a specific pattern that is called a DNA fingerprint. The chance that two people would have the same DNA fingerprint is one in thirty billion (except in cases of identical twins) (Mosby 1998). Since it is incredibly rare that two people do have an identical DNA pattern, there are many uses …

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…will serve as many uses in the future as well. It provided a better understanding of the human body and gave a clearer outlook from where genetic diseases come from. They have helped make great advancements in the police departments and are becoming a part of everyday life for everyone. DNA fingerprinting is sure to be used much more in the future and it will continue to benefiting scientists as well as the average person.