In human chromosomes, satellite DNA sequences of about 170 base pairs in length are present in tandem arrays of up to 1 million base pairs. Found mainly in centromere regions, these DNA sequences are called _.
A) telomeres
B) euchromatic regions
C) primers
D) alphoid families
E) telomere -associated sequences

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Alphoid families are satellite DNA sequences found in the centromere regions of human chromosomes, characterized by their tandem arrays and specific length.

In Human Chromosomes, Satellite DNA Sequences of About 170 Base