A method used to determine if the DNA found at a crime scene belongs to a particular individual is short tandem repeat (STR).This method employs
A)repeated sequences found at multiple sites in the DNA.
B)one particular gene found in the individual in question.
C)fluorescent labeling of DNA found in the mitochondria.
D)repeated sequences found at one specific site in the DNA.
E)the repeated segments at the end of chromosomes called telomeres.

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Short tandem repeat (STR) analysis uses repeated sequences found at multiple sites in the DNA to create a genetic profile of an individual. These repeated sequences, known as STR markers, are variable among individuals and can be used to identify and compare DNA samples. This method is widely used in forensic science to determine if DNA found at a crime scene belongs to a particular individual.

A Method Used to Determine If the DNA Found at a Crime