Short Tandem Repeat Polymorphism

**Semantic type:** Nucleotide Sequence

**Definition:** Short Tandem Repeat Polymorphism consists of variation between individuals in the number of repeat units of Simple Tandem Repeats at a specific location in the genome. These are used extensively as markers in gene mapping and linkage analysis.

**Synonyms:** - Polymorphism, Short Tandem Repeat - STRP - Simple Tandem Repeat Polymorphism