DNA sequencing
  1. The unknown single-stranded DNA is used as a template to synthesize a complementary chain using DNA polymerase, primer, the 4 nucleotides and also 4 modified nucleotides (C, G, T, A).
  2. The modified nucleotides stop extension of the new chain at different points, allowing separation of the different-sized fragments by gel electrophoresis.
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