Comparisons of DNA Sequences Within the Human Species Have Revealed

question 26

Multiple Choice

Comparisons of DNA sequences within the human species have revealed many variations. Which of the following variations involves duplication of relatively long stretches of DNA?

• A) CNVs
• B) SNPs
• C) STRs
• D) Transposable elements

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