UPSC Prelims 2022 · GS Paper 1 · Q9

Science & Technology

Medium · Applications of DNA Barcoding

DNA Barcoding, which relies on a short standardised gene sequence, has practical use in which of the following?

1. Determining the exact chronological age of an individual organism

2. Distinguishing between morphologically similar (look-alike) species

3. Detecting undesirable animal or plant material in processed food products

How many of the above are genuine applications of DNA Barcoding?