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Select the incorrect statement about VNTRs.
BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceNEET
Options:
  • A For performing DNA fingerprinting DNA is obtained from many cells.
  • B Polymerase chain reaction increases the sensitivity of VNTRs.
  • C VNTRs are also known as mini-satellites.
  • D Size ranges from 0.1 to 20 Kb.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: For performing DNA fingerprinting DNA is obtained from many cells.
DNA forms a double helical structure made up of two polynucleotide chains. The phosphate group is linked to 3' OH of the nucleotide by a phosphodiester bond. According to Chargaff's rule purines and pyrimidines are always equally present in DNA .

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