Satellite DNA {minisatellite DNA} can have 10-base to 100-base sequence that tandem repeats 20 to 50 times. In all chromosomes, 10-nucleotide tandem repeats, with differing lengths, often cluster near telomeres. Minisatellite DNAs do not transcribe. At genome locations, repeat number gradually evolves, so individuals have different repeat numbers.
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Minisatellite DNA can be for genetic mapping. Minisatellite DNA lengths are unique to individual and can be for identification by DNA fingerprinting.
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