VNTRs and Microsatellite Polymorphisms are Genetic Markers Seen in DNA

Question

VNTRs and microsatellite polymorphisms are genetic markers seen in DNA fingerprinting.

Accepted Answer

VNTRs (Variable Number Tandem Repeats) and microsatellites are both types of genetic markers commonly used in DNA fingerprinting to establish individual identity, paternity/maternity testing, forensic investigations and population genetics studies.