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What does it mean by polymorphism and how does it basis of DNA finger printing

What does it mean by polymorphism and how does it basis of DNA finger printing

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Umakant biswal
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7 years ago
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Polymorphism, in biology, a discontinuous genetic variation resulting in the occurrence of several different forms or types of individuals among the members of a single species. A discontinuous genetic variation divides the individuals of a population into two or more sharply distinct forms. 
its the basis of dna fingerprinting as VNTR will show high degree of polymerphism , and thats the besic principle of fingerprinting . 
REGARDS 
 

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