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Short tandem repeats

The short tandem repeats (STR) are tandemly repeated DNA sequences of a pattern of length from 2 to 10 bp (for example (CA)n(TG)n in a genomics region) and the total size is lower than 100 bp.

See Also

• Microsatellite
• Minisatellite

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