The Bands Observed in a Gel for a VNTR (Variable

question 155

Multiple Choice

The bands observed in a gel for a VNTR (variable number of tandem repeats) polymorphism in a father (F) and mother (M) are shown in the accompanying diagram. What possible patterns of bands are expected among their offspring?

• A)(1, 2), (1, 3), (2, 3), (3, 4)
• B)(1, 2), (1, 4), (2, 3), (3, 4)
• C)(1, 3), (1, 4), (2, 3), (2, 4)
• D)(1, 3), (2, 3), (1, 4), (3, 4)

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