A Variable Number Tandem Repeat (or VNTR) is a location in a genome where a short nucleotide sequence is organized as a tandem repeat. These can be found on many chromosomes, and often show variations in length between individuals. Each variant acts as an inherited allele, allowing them to be used for personal or parental identification. Their analysis is useful in genetics and biology research, forensics, and DNA fingerprinting.
Read more about Variable Number Tandem Repeat: VNTR Structure and Allelic Variation, Use of VNTRs in Genetic Analysis, VNTR Inheritance, Relationship To Other Types of Repetitive DNA, Classes of VNTRs
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