Q804
The features of Satellite DNA is
A.
Minichromosomes
B.
Unique sequences of DNA
AnswerC.
Random sequences
D.
Interspersed sequences
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The features of Satellite DNA are unique sequences of DNA.Satellite DNA (satDNA) is highly repetitive DNA consisting of short sequences repeated a large number of times.
It carries a variable AT-rich repeat unit that often forms arrays up to 100 Mb. The monomer length of satDNA sequences ranges from 150 to 400 bp in the majority of plants and animals.