In standardized DNA fingerprinting used in the United States, ____.
A) 20 different noncoding loci are examined
B) 20 different coding loci are examined
C) only loci that do not vary among individuals are examined
D) only long tandem repeats loci are examined
E) the sequence of short tandem repeats is determined

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Standardized DNA fingerprinting in the United States examines 20 different noncoding loci, specifically short tandem repeats (STRs), which are highly variable among individuals.

In Standardized DNA Fingerprinting Used in the United States, ____