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What is the purpose of the exchange reaction involving PNK?
What is the purpose of the exchange reaction involving PNK?
To label with a radioactive phosphate group
What is the function of PNK in the conversion of 5' dephospho-ribonucleic acid to 5' phospho-ribonucleic acid?
What is the function of PNK in the conversion of 5' dephospho-ribonucleic acid to 5' phospho-ribonucleic acid?
It transfers the phosphate group
What additional activity does PNK have besides phosphorylating nucleic acids?
What additional activity does PNK have besides phosphorylating nucleic acids?
3' phosphatase activity
What is one major use of PNK in genetic engineering?
What is one major use of PNK in genetic engineering?
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Why is PNK used in radio labeling oligonucleotides?
Why is PNK used in radio labeling oligonucleotides?
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