Microsatellite Repeats

**Definition:** A variety of simple repeat sequences that are distributed throughout the GENOME. They are characterized by a short repeat unit of 2-8 basepairs that is repeated up to 100 times. They are also known as short tandem repeats (STRs).

**Tree numbers:** - G02.111.570.080.708.800.500 - G05.360.080.708.800.500 - G05.360.340.024.850.500

**Synonyms:** - Microsatellite Markers - Microsatellites - Short Tandem Repeats - Simple Repetitive Sequence - Simple Sequence Repeats