Short Tandem Repeats Are Important Because They Are

question 122

Multiple Choice

Short tandem repeats are important because they are

• A) only found within the coding regions of the DNA.
• B) DNA sequences that can identify individuals.
• C) similar even in most unrelated individuals.
• D) found on only 7 of the 23 chromosome pairs.
• E) large proteins that can be amplified via gel electrophoresis.

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