STR Analysis Is a DNA Profiling Technique That Makes Use

question 54

Multiple Choice

STR analysis is a DNA profiling technique that makes use of the fact that different people have ________.

• A)different numbers of repeats of short DNA sequences at certain sites in the genome
• B)different alleles for many genes in the genome
• C)different restriction fragments
• D)different CODIS DNA sequences

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Definitions:

Principal

The original amount of money invested or loaned, before interest.

Compounded

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.

Semi-annually

Occurring twice a year or every six months.

Compounded

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods, leading to an increase in interest earnings over time.