The profile includes 4 STR loci. (D8S1179, D21S11, D7S820, CSF1PO) At how many of these is the profile heterozygous? Which STR Locus gives the smallest fragments in the profile?

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Examine the STR DNA profile below
Example of a DNA Profile
Number of base pairs
225
100
125
150
175
200
250
275
300
325
350
DBS1179
D21S11
078820
CSF1PO
13
16
28 29
12
Standard
The profile includes 4 STR loci. (D8S1179, D21S11, D7S820 OSF1PO)
At how many of these is the profile heterozygous?
Which STR Locus gives the smallest fragments in the profile?
Transcribed Image Text:Examine the STR DNA profile below Example of a DNA Profile Number of base pairs 225 100 125 150 175 200 250 275 300 325 350 DBS1179 D21S11 078820 CSF1PO 13 16 28 29 12 Standard The profile includes 4 STR loci. (D8S1179, D21S11, D7S820 OSF1PO) At how many of these is the profile heterozygous? Which STR Locus gives the smallest fragments in the profile?
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