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What percentage of the human genome consists of short repeated DNA sequences that code for ribosomal and transfer RNAs and centromeres of chromosomes?
What percentage of the human genome consists of short repeated DNA sequences that code for ribosomal and transfer RNAs and centromeres of chromosomes?
What is the length range of minisatellite DNA sequences?
What is the length range of minisatellite DNA sequences?
Which of the following is NOT a type of highly repeated DNA sequence mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of highly repeated DNA sequence mentioned in the text?
What is the length range of microsatellite DNA sequences, also known as simple sequence repeats (SSRs) or short tandem repeats (STRs)?
What is the length range of microsatellite DNA sequences, also known as simple sequence repeats (SSRs) or short tandem repeats (STRs)?
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What is the primary use of minisatellite DNA sequences?
What is the primary use of minisatellite DNA sequences?
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What is the primary cause of microsatellite instability (MSI) in various types of cancer?
What is the primary cause of microsatellite instability (MSI) in various types of cancer?
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What is the relationship between the length of a single gene and the total length of the human genome?
What is the relationship between the length of a single gene and the total length of the human genome?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the highly repeated DNA sequences called satellite DNA?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the highly repeated DNA sequences called satellite DNA?
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What is the primary use of microsatellite DNA sequences, also known as simple sequence repeats (SSRs) or short tandem repeats (STRs)?
What is the primary use of microsatellite DNA sequences, also known as simple sequence repeats (SSRs) or short tandem repeats (STRs)?
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Which of the following types of DNA sequences is associated with diseases like colon cancer, gastric cancer, and ovarian cancer?
Which of the following types of DNA sequences is associated with diseases like colon cancer, gastric cancer, and ovarian cancer?
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What percentage of the human genome consists of long highly repetitive nucleotide sequences called junk DNA (non-coding)?
What percentage of the human genome consists of long highly repetitive nucleotide sequences called junk DNA (non-coding)?
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Which type of DNA sequence is shorter than satellites and is used to identify individuals in criminal or paternity cases?
Which type of DNA sequence is shorter than satellites and is used to identify individuals in criminal or paternity cases?
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What is the length range of the shortest DNA sequences known as simple sequence repeats (SSRs) or short tandem repeats (STRs)?
What is the length range of the shortest DNA sequences known as simple sequence repeats (SSRs) or short tandem repeats (STRs)?
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In which category of highly repeated DNA sequences would you find sequences ranging from 12 to 100 base pairs in length?
In which category of highly repeated DNA sequences would you find sequences ranging from 12 to 100 base pairs in length?
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