DNA sequences for 10 individuals are

                          Nucleotide Position
                       1               5                  10
Person 1            ...GACCTATTGC...
Person 2            ...GAACTATTGC...
Person 3            ...GACCTTTTGC...
Person 4             ...GACCTATTGC...
Person 5             ...CAACTATTGC...
Person 6             ...GACCTTTTGC...
Person 7              ...CAACTATTGC...
Person 8              ...GACCTATTGC...
Person 9              ...CAACTATTGC...
Person 10            ...GAACTATTGC...

What is the sequence of each haplotype?

Key Concepts

Haplotype

A haplotype is a group of genes within an organism that are inherited together from a single parent. It refers to a specific combination of alleles or a set of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on a single chromosome. Understanding haplotypes is crucial for analyzing genetic variation and inheritance patterns among individuals, as they can provide insights into ancestry and disease susceptibility.

Nucleotide Sequence

A nucleotide sequence is the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule, which is composed of adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G). This sequence encodes genetic information and determines the traits of an organism. In the context of the question, analyzing the nucleotide sequences of individuals helps identify variations that contribute to different haplotypes.

Genetic Variation

Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA sequences among individuals within a population. This variation can arise from mutations, gene flow, and sexual reproduction, and it is essential for evolution and natural selection. In the provided sequences, identifying genetic variations helps determine the distinct haplotypes present among the individuals, which is key to understanding their genetic relationships.