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What is the basis of DNA fingerprinting?

Correct answer C. Individuals differ in the number of repeats in variable non-coding regions of DNA

Explanation

Short tandem repeats and VNTRs vary in repeat number between individuals. Cutting or amplifying these regions gives band patterns unique to each person except identical twins.

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