Statement I : In forensic investigations, DNA fingerprinting tests are carried out. Statement II : In DNA fingerprinting technique, DNA is isolated and subjected to Northern Blotting.

Asked in UPSC CAPF 2011 · Topic: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Forensic Biotechnology and DNA Fingerprinting)

1. Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
2. Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I
3. Statement I is true but statement II is false
4. Statement I is false but statement II is true

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