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alu sequence family

al·u se·quence fam·i·ly [ álloo skwənss fàmmlee ] (plural al·u se·quence fam·i·lies)


noun 
Definition:
 
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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