Microsatellite sequences are repeat units with base pairs
A
1 - 6
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
5 - 30
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
11 - 60
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
20 - 120
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is A 1 - 6 Microsatellites are polymorphic repeating units of 1–6 base pairs in length, found in human DNA. Microsatellites can be amplified for identification by PCR and can be used as molecular markers. Microsatellite analysis (MSA) is a PCR analysis of DNA in exfoliated urine cells.