A method used to determine if the DNA found at a crime scene belongs to a particular individual is short tandem repeat (STR). This method employs
A) repeated sequences found at multiple sites in the DNA.
B) copying one particular gene many times.
C) fluorescent labeling of DNA found in the mitochondria.
D) repeated sequences found at one specific site in the DNA.
E) analyzing the repeated segments at the end of chromosomes called telomeres.

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STR analysis involves comparing the lengths of short tandem repeat sequences at multiple sites in the DNA. These sequences are highly variable among individuals, making them useful for identification purposes.

A Method Used to Determine If the DNA Found at a Crime