Definitions/Explanation : Probe & $VNTR$
 

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$(1)$ A labelled single stranded $DNA$ or $RNA$ segment that can hybridize with a $DNA$ or $RNA$ of interest in a screening procedure.

$(2)$The human genome contains numerous short $DNA$ sequences that are present as tandem repeats of varied lengths at several chromosomal locations. These variable number tandem repeats [$VNTRs$]are important components of $DNA$ fingerprints.

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