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DNA fingerprinting is based on regions of DNA that are variable between individuals. Many of these differences between individuals produce no change in phenotype. This type of mutation is a(n)

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Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms

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Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) occur normally in the DNA (one in 1000) and they have no affect on the phenotype of the person. SNPs pattern is unique in every individual that is why DNA fingerprint is different in every individual.

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