Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Short Tandem

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding short tandem repeats (STRs) ?

• A) STRs are short, repetitive DNA sequences.
• B) STRs occur side by side on chromosomes.
• C) STRs usually occur in noncoding regions.
• D) STRs contain 1-5 base pairs.
• E) All of the above

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