Simple sequence repeat loci are highly variable because of what process?

A) repair of double strand breaks that result from exposure to X-rays
B) exposure to DNA damaging chemicals found in food and water
C) the formation of thymine dimers by ultraviolet light
D) slipped mispairing during DNA replication


D) slipped mispairing during DNA replication

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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