Repetitive DNA At Biology Glossary

What is it? DNA made up of copies of the same or nearly the same nucleotide sequence. DNA sequences that are present in many copies per chromosome set. Repetitive DNA sequences may be closely linked (eg satellite DNA or VNTR loci) or dispersed throughout the genome or parts of the genome (eg alu family).

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