Hypervariable repeat sequences or variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) are
A
Introns of split genes
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B
Minisatellites
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C
Flanked by conserved restriction sites
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D
Both B and C
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Solution
The correct option is D Both B and C A variable number tandem repeat (or VNTR) is a location in a genome where a short nucleotide sequence is organized as a tandem repeat. These can be found on many chromosomes, and often show variations in length (number of repeats) among individuals. These are minisatellites flanked by conserved restriction sites.