The greater the number of STRs characterized, the smaller the frequency of occurrence of the analyzed sample in the general population.

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STRs (Short Tandem Repeats) are highly variable regions in the DNA. The more STR locations that are characterized, the more unique the genetic profile becomes, thus decreasing the likelihood of finding an identical profile in the general population.

The Greater the Number of STRs Characterized, the Smaller the Frequency