Which of the following characteristics do SNPs have?
A) variable amino acid substitutions, highly heterogeneous
B) variable numbers of tandem repeats, highly uniform in the population
C) variable base sequences, variable in the population
D) various nucleotides transcribed repeatedly, homogeneous
E) small noteworthy transcribed regions, lethal genes

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SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) are variations in a single base pair of DNA. They are characterized by variable base sequences, which can differ between individuals in a population. SNPs can be used as genetic markers to track the inheritance of a specific trait or disease. A and E are incorrect because SNPs do not necessarily result in amino acid substitutions or lethal genes. B and D are incorrect because SNPs refer to single nucleotide variations, not repeat numbers or repetitive sequences.

Which of the Following Characteristics Do SNPs Have