Question

Why is DNA profiling of criminals sometimes called DNA fingerprinting?

A) The DNA is obtained from the fingerprints.
B) Fingerprints leave DNA.
C) A suspect's DNA files and fingerprint files are both kept together.
D) DNA profiles are unique for each individual, much like each individual's fingerprint is unique.

Answer 1

The answer would be D

Answer 2

(D). DNA profiles are unique for each individual, much like each individual's fingerprint is unique is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

DNA profiling of criminals is also called DNA fingerprinting it helps us to determine the variation in the individual's DNA, and it is unique as fingerprints.

DNA fingerprinting is the genetic method, which used to determine the identification of an individual's by using a sample such as semen, hair or biological samples.

Thus DNA profiling of criminals sometimes called DNA fingerprinting as the DNA profiles are unique for each individual, much like each individual's fingerprint is unique.