Short tandem repeats (STRs)
A) are useful in identifying specific individuals.
B) are important sites in vectors where foreign DNA can be integrated.
C) are errors that can arise during DNA sequencing.
D) are DNA fragments generated during PCR.
E) are generally found in exons.

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Short tandem repeats (STRs) are repeated sequences of DNA that vary in length between individuals. Due to their high variability and heritability, STRs are commonly used in genetic profiling to identify specific individuals, such as in forensic investigations or paternity testing.

Short Tandem Repeats (STRs)