Multiple choice

Satellite DNA consists of highly repetitive DNA with very high frequency of adenine & thymine. Which among the following statements does not characterizes satellite DNA?

  1. Satellite DNA are located on 1, 9, 16 & Y chromosomes.

  2. Satellite DNA does not have spacer sequences.

  3. Satellite DNA are organized as minute clusters of base pairs in the heterochromatic region of chromosomes.

  4. Satellite DNA shows exceptional variability among individuals.

  5. Satellite DNA are of lower density.
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Explanation

Satellite DNA are organized as large clusters upto 100 million base pairs in the heterochromatic region of chromosomes near centromeres & telomeres, these are also found abundantly on Y chromosomes.

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