Preferred Term:
DNA fingerprinting
Definition:
A technique for identifying individuals of a species that is based on the uniqueness of their DNA sequence. Uniqueness is determined by identifying which combination of allelic variations occur in the individual at a statistically relevant number of different loci.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- DNA profiling
- DNA fingerprints
- DNA typing
- genetic fingerprinting
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/34184
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