Means to detect the amelogenin gene are included in commercial STR kits used in crime labs because the gene allows determination of:
A)Ethnicity.
B)Blood type.
C)Gender.
D)Eye color.

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The amelogenin gene is used to determine gender because it has different length alleles on the X and Y chromosomes, allowing differentiation between male (XY) and female (XX) DNA samples.

Means to Detect the Amelogenin Gene Are Included in Commercial