Q. VNTR analysis involves
A) Analyzing specific loci for two base repeating units usually less then 100 bp in size
B) Analyzing specific loci for 2-4 bp repeating units
C) PCR amplification of specific genes
D) Cutting DNA with restriction enzyme and analyzing the banding pattern of fragments
Explanation
VNTRs were an important sources of RFLP genetic markers used in linkage analysis of genomes. VNTRs have become essential to forensic crime investigations, via DNA fingerprinting
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