The Illumina Sequencing Method Is Not Completely Described

question 46

Multiple Choice

The Illumina sequencing method is not completely described.Given what you read about it in the text,and given that the method relies upon sequential additions of a single nucleotide,where might you expect the fluorescent removable tag to reside?

• A)on a 3' OH-blocker
• B)on a 5' phosphate-group
• C)on a 2' OH-blocker
• D)on the organic base
• E)none is a logical position

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