What is another word for restriction fragment length polymorphisms?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪstɹˈɪkʃən fɹˈaɡmənt lˈɛŋθ pˌɒlɪmˈɔːfɪzəmz] (IPA) 
Restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs) are DNA markers used in genetic research to identify variations in DNA sequences. However, since the term "restriction fragment length polymorphisms" is quite a mouthful, scientists have come up with alternative words to describe this concept. Some popular synonyms for RFLPs include DNA fingerprints, molecular markers, genetic markers, gene probes, restriction enzymes, and DNA markers. These terms all refer to the same idea of using enzymes to cut DNA at specific locations and identify differences in the length of the resulting fragments. Regardless of which term is used, RFLPs play a crucial role in identifying genetic variations between individuals and studying inherited diseases.
