$DNA$ fingerprinting using Variable Number Tandem Repeats $(VNTRs)$ is based on the observation that

  • A
    every individual has unique alleles at each $VNTR$ locus.
  • B
    the $DNA$ of $VNTR$ loci is more stable than that of loci which code for proteins.
  • C
    $VNTR$ sequences show little variability.
  • D
    $VNTR$ loci are highly polymorphic.

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