Variable Number Tandem Repeat - VNTR Inheritance

VNTR Inheritance

In analyzing VNTR data, two basic genetic principles can be used:

  • Identity Matching- both VNTR alleles from a specific location must match. If two samples are from the same individual, they must show the same allele pattern.
  • Inheritance Matching- the VNTR alleles must follow the rules of inheritance. In matching an individual with his parents or children, a person must have an allele that matches one from each parent. If the relationship is more distant, such as a grandparent or sibling, then matches must be consistent with the degree of relatedness.


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