UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

'Microsatellite DNA' is used in the case of which one of the following?

  1. Studying the evolutionary relationships among various species of fauna
  2. Stimulating 'stem cells' to transform into diverse functional tissues
  3. Promoting clonal propagation of horticultural plants
  4. Assessing the efficacy of drugs by conducting series of drug trials in a population

Answer

Correct Answer

Studying the evolutionary relationships among various species of fauna

Explanation

Microsatellite DNA (short tandem repeats) markers are widely used in population genetics and phylogenetics to study genetic diversity and evolutionary relationships among species.

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