Non-coding regions of DNA that contain random numbers of repeats can be used for the legal technique of
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Short tandem repeats (STRs) in DNA are often used in forensic analysis and for determining paternity. What characteristic of STRs makes them useful for these practices? Every racial and ethnic group has inherited different short sequence variations in DNA that are repeated in tandem. These sequences are acted upon differently by natural selection in different environments. The sequence of DNA that is repeated varies significantly from individual to individual. The number of repeats is highly variable from person to person or animal to animal.
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