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?