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5.Molecular Basis of Inheritance
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Each individual has a unique $DNA$ fingerprint as individuals differ in

A

number of minisatellites on chromosome.

B

location of minisatellites on chromosome.

C

size of minisatellites on chromosome.

D

All of the above

Solution

Minisatellites are inherently unstable and susceptible to mutation at a higher rate than other sequences of $DNA$. Thus, due to difference in number, location and size of minisatellites on chromosomes, each individual has a unique $DNA$ fingerprint.

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