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Question
What are VNTRs?
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Solution
VNTRs, or Variable Number of Tandem Repeats, are short repetitive nucleotide sequences in DNA that vary in number between individuals. These sequences are highly specific to a person, making them useful in DNA fingerprinting for identification purposes.
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