What does VNTR stand for in the context of DNA fingerprinting?

VNTR Alleles and CODIS Markers

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1.
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Variable Number Tandem Repeat
Variable Nucleotide Transcription Repeat
Variable Nucleotide Tandem Repeat
Variable Number Transcription Repeat
2.
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Why are VNTR alleles considered highly polymorphic?
Because they are found in all organisms
Due to their ability to mutate into different genes
Due to the presence of multiple copies of short sequences
Because they are located on the same chromosome
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How does DNA polymerase contribute to the variability of VNTR loci?
By altering the number of repeat copies
By changing the sequence order
By deleting entire sequences
By inserting incorrect bases
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the significance of the CODIS set of VNTR markers?
They are used for legal and forensic identification
They are used for genetic engineering
They are used for animal breeding programs
They are used for studying plant genetics
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were the CODIS markers chosen for forensic work?
They are highly polymorphic across populations
They are located on the same chromosome
They are only found in Europeans
They have a low mutation rate
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the typical length of repeats in CODIS markers?
Five nucleotides
Three nucleotides
Two nucleotides
Four nucleotides
7.
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What is the mutation rate of CODIS markers compared to point mutations?
100,000 times faster
10 times slower
1,000 times slower
100 times faster
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