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Non-coding DNA makes up over 98% of the human genome and does not code for proteins, but it still serves important functions. These include regulating gene expression through promoters and enhancers/silencers, containing introns that are removed from genes, protecting chromosome ends with telomeres, and coding for tRNAs. Tandem repeats, which are repeated DNA sequences, vary between individuals and can be used for DNA fingerprinting and profiling to identify people by analyzing differences in these regions.

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Hima D

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