RFLP stands for which term?

RFLP stands for which term?

• A. Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
• B. Restriction Fragment Latent Polymorphism
• C. Random Fragment Length Polymorphism
• D. Restriction Fragment Location Polymorphism

Answer: (A)

RFLP refers to differences in DNA fragment sizes that arise after cutting DNA with restriction enzymes. The term breaks down as Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism: Restriction = the enzymes that cut at specific sequences, Fragment = the pieces of DNA produced, Length = the sizes of those fragments, and Polymorphism = the variation in fragment lengths seen among different individuals. That combination—specific enzyme cuts yielding variable fragment lengths—is what the name describes. The other options don’t fit standard terminology: Latent suggests hidden, Random isn’t part of the concept, and Location implies a different idea. So the correct expansion is Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism.

RFLP refers to differences in DNA fragment sizes that arise after cutting DNA with restriction enzymes. The term breaks down as Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism: Restriction = the enzymes that cut at specific sequences, Fragment = the pieces of DNA produced, Length = the sizes of those fragments, and Polymorphism = the variation in fragment lengths seen among different individuals. That combination—specific enzyme cuts yielding variable fragment lengths—is what the name describes.

The other options don’t fit standard terminology: Latent suggests hidden, Random isn’t part of the concept, and Location implies a different idea. So the correct expansion is Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism.