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The short repeating sequences of DNA useful in DNA fingerprinting are
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Options:
  • A VNTR
  • B Codons
  • C Introns
  • D Exons
Solution:
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The correct answer is: VNTR
VNTRs are short, repeated sequences of nucleotides ranging between 20-100 base pairs which provides the scientific marker of identity known as DNA fingerprint.

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