DNA Fingerprinting A. What is an RFLP and where are they located within a gene? B. Why are RFLPs useful for DNA Fingerprinting? C. What is an STR and why would using STRs be useful in DNA Fingerprinting?

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DNA Fingerprinting

A. What is an RFLP and where are they located within a gene?

B. Why are RFLPs useful for DNA Fingerprinting?

C. What is an STR and why would using STRs be useful in DNA Fingerprinting? 

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