6 Questions
What is the purpose of adding dideoxynucleotides in Sanger's sequencing method?
To terminate DNA synthesis
What is the difference between a gene and an allele?
An allele is a variant form of a gene
What is the advantage of using DNA sequencing over other methods for mutation detection?
It can detect unknown mutations
Which of the following is true about Sanger's sequencing method?
It can be performed manually or by using automated sequencing machines
What is the purpose of adding dideoxynucleotides to the reaction tube in Sanger's sequencing method?
To terminate the DNA synthesis once incorporated into the chain
What is the significance of the different bands obtained from electrophoresis in Sanger's sequencing method?
They represent the different sizes of the DNA fragments
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