What are VNTRs

Question

What are VNTRs?
A) fragments of DNA that have been denatured
B) nucleotide sequences that correspond to specific genes
C) distinct nucleotide sequences that everyone has in different numbers
D) nucleotide sequences that are different in different individuals

Accepted Answer

VNTRs (variable number tandem repeats) are distinct nucleotide sequences that are different in length in different individuals. Everyone has these sequences, but the number of repeats can vary. This makes VNTRs useful for DNA fingerprinting and forensic analysis.