By looking at……different loci, the odds that two people have the same STR profile is one out of……
A) 13; 200 quadrillion
B) 16; 100 quadrillion
C) 13; 100 quadrillion
D) 16; 200 quadrillion
E) 16; 100 trillion

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By looking at 16 different loci, the odds that two people have the same STR (Short Tandem Repeat) profile is one out of 100 quadrillion. This high level of discrimination makes STR analysis a powerful tool in forensic DNA profiling, where it is used to match crime scene evidence to potential suspects with a high degree of certainty.

By Looking At……different Loci, the Odds That Two People Have