Which of the following is false about DNA fingerprinting?
A)determined by repetitive protein sequences
B)unique to each individual with the exception of identical twins
C)used extensively during crime scene investigations
D)may be obtained from blood,semen,hair,and other tissues
E)based on short tandem repeats (STRs)in the DNA

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DNA fingerprinting is not determined by repetitive protein sequences. It is determined by analyzing specific regions of DNA that contain short tandem repeats (STRs), which are repeated sequences of DNA that vary in length between individuals.

Which of the Following Is False About DNA Fingerprinting