Why Can the Same Short Tandem Repeat Region Vary in Length

question 258

Multiple Choice

Why can the same short tandem repeat region vary in length between the two copies of a chromosome of an individual?

• A) Each chromosome is inherited from a different parent.
• B) Variation prevents the propagation of copy errors.
• C) DNA replication is an imperfect process.
• D) STR regions are modified during transcription.
• E) Differences signal polymerase to bind to the correct strand.

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