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Definition of Genetic fingerprint

1. Noun. Biometric identification obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA base pairs; often used for evidence in criminal law cases.

Medical Definition of Genetic fingerprint

1. 1. An impression of the inked bulb of the distal phalanx of a finger, showing the configuration of the surface ridges, used as a means of identification. See: dermatoglyphics, Galton's system of classification of fingerprints. 2. Term, sometimes used informally, referring to any analytical method capable of making fine distinctions between similar compounds or gel patterns; e.g., the pattern of an infrared absorption curve or of a two-dimensional paper chromatograph. 3. In genetics, the analysis of DNA fragments to determine the identity of an individual or the paternity of a child. Synonym: genetic fingerprint. (05 Mar 2000)

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Literary usage of Genetic fingerprint

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin (1997)
"... in its indexical condition—a definite mark left, a genetic fingerprint testifying to our deepest secrets encoded in our genetic endowment; second, ..."

2. Truth and Consequences of the Genetic Revolution": Animal Pharm: Old edited by Lisa M. Matocq, Rachel Gibson (1996)
"... so that the specific offending lion is known through its genetic fingerprint... CHAIRMAN JOHNSTON: Has that been successful in the recent cases? MR. ..."

3. Trends and Issues, 1997: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority by Roger Przybylski, Mark Myreny, Christine Martin, Jeff Travis (1997)
"DNA is a "genetic fingerprint," contained in the nucleus of human cells. With the exception of identical twins, DNA is unique to each individual, ..."

4. A Little Bit Over a Long Period of Time by Phillip Crone (2006)
"We were all given a specific genetic fingerprint to work with. Being big doesn't mean that you aren't in great shape and living up to your potential. ..."

5. Agricultural Biotechnology: An Economic Perspective by Margriet F. Caswell, Keith Owen Fuglie, Cassandra A. Klotz (1994)
"Recent developments in genetics allow a firm to record the genetic fingerprint of its plant variety or animal whether developed through crossbreeding or ..."

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