Variable numbers of tandem repeats (VNTRs) provide us with genetic fingerprints because
A) they create restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLPs) by interrupting restriction enzyme recognition sites.
B) they make Western blot analysis easy, because of the large amount of transcript.
C) the number of repeats can vary significantly and can be identified using Southern blot analysis.
D) differences are easily identified between the two alleles.
E) All of the answers are correct.

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VNTRs vary in the number of repeat units between individuals, and these differences can be detected using Southern blot analysis, providing a unique genetic fingerprint.

Variable Numbers of Tandem Repeats (VNTRs) Provide Us with Genetic