Genetic Profiling (Noun)
Meaning
The procedure of analyzing the DNA in samples of a person's body tissue or body fluid for the purpose of identification.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The police used genetic profiling to identify the suspect in the crime scene by analyzing the DNA found on a piece of torn fabric.
- Genetic profiling has become a crucial tool in forensic science, helping investigators to solve crimes that would otherwise remain unsolved.
- The DNA sample was sent to the lab for genetic profiling, which revealed a match with a known offender in the database.
- The use of genetic profiling in paternity testing has become increasingly popular, allowing parents to determine the biological father of a child.
- The genetic profiling results revealed that the bone fragments found at the archaeological site belonged to a previously unknown human ancestor.