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Short Tandem Repeat Polymorphism

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Short Tandem Repeat Polymorphism Definition

Short Tandem Repeat Polymorphism consists of variation between individuals in the number of repeat units of Simple Tandem Repeats at a specific location in the genome. These are used extensively as markers in gene mapping and linkage analysis.

Short Tandem Repeat Polymorphism Synonyms

Short Tandem Repeat Polymorphism, Polymorphism, Short Tandem Repeat, STRP, Simple Tandem Repeat Polymorphism

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