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| al·u se·quence fam·i·ly [ álloo skwənss fàmmlee ] (plural al·u se·quence fam·i·lies) |
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DNA sequences with undiscovered function: a family of DNA sequences with no apparent genetic purpose that are scattered throughout the chromosomes and constitute about 5 percent of human DNA. Variations in the sequences allow DNA fingerprinting of individuals.
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