Random amplification of polymorphic DNA
= Random amplification of polymorphic DNA
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Random Amplification of Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) is a molecular biology technique used to generate DNA fingerprints. It is primarily used for the identification and characterization of genetic variations among individuals in a population. The method is based on the amplification of random segments of DNA using short, arbitrary primers through the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process.