If the 13 CODIS SSR Loci Are Genotyped, Why Does

question 37

Multiple Choice

If the 13 CODIS SSR loci are genotyped, why does each person (except identical twins) have a unique combination of SSR alleles?

• A)Each SSR locus has many alleles, each with a different number of repeats.
• B)SSRs have a very low mutation rate in individuals.
• C)SSR inheritance follows Mendel's law of segregation.
• D)Mitotic recombination results in new combinations of SSRs in different parts of an individual's body.

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