Genetics: Analysis and Principles
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Chapter 21.3, Problem 1COMQ
When a dideoxyribonucleotide is incorporated into a growing DNA strand,
a. the strand elongates faster.
b. the strand cannot elongate.
c. the strand becomes more susceptible to DNase I cleavage.
d. none of the above occurs.
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Chapter 21 Solutions
Genetics: Analysis and Principles
Ch. 21.1 - 1. Which of the following may be used as a vector...Ch. 21.1 - The restriction enzymes used in gene-cloning...Ch. 21.1 - 3. Which is the proper order of the following...Ch. 21.1 - 4. The function of reverse transcriptase is...Ch. 21.1 - A collection of recombinant vectors that carry...Ch. 21.2 - Prob. 1COMQCh. 21.2 - Prob. 2COMQCh. 21.2 - 3. During real-time PCR, the synthesis of PCR...Ch. 21.3 - When a dideoxyribonucleotide is incorporated into...Ch. 21.4 - 1. The purpose of site-directed mutagenesis and...
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