DNA Sequencing Using the Dideoxy Sequencing Method Involves PCR Reactions

question 27

Essay

DNA sequencing using the dideoxy sequencing method involves PCR reactions using Taq polymerase,which we learned in this chapter can introduce errors because it lacks a proofreading mechanism.What precaution(s)can be taken in genomic or other sequencing projects to minimize the possibility of producing DNA sequences with errors?

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