A detectable variation in the genomes of different individuals of a population is known as:

A) DNA sequencing
B) DNA electrophoresis
C) DNA tandem repeats
D) a polymorphism
E) DNA profiling

Polymorphism

(1) The existence of two or more phenotypically different individuals within a population. (2) The presence of detectable variation in the genomes of different individuals in a population.

Genomes

The complete set of DNA, including all of its genes, in an organism or a cell, providing the biological blueprint.

DNA Profiling

A technique used to identify individuals by characteristics of their DNA, commonly used in forensic science to assist in identifying individuals or determining parentage.