Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Consider the following statements: DNA Barcoding can be a tool to:
1. assess the age of a plant or animal.
2. distinguish among species that look alike.
3. identify undesirable animal or plant materials in processed foods.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: D
• DNA barcoding identifies cryptic species via genetic sequences and detects mislabeling or adulteration in processed foods.
• Statement 1 is incorrect: it cannot assess age, which requires dendrochronology or radiometric dating.
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