Before Sequencing, the DNA Fragment Was Cloned into a Plasmid

question 46

Multiple Choice

Before sequencing, the DNA fragment was cloned into a plasmid.On the strand that acted as the template in the sequencing reaction, what base of the cloned fragment was CLOSEST to the primer?

• A)G
• B)A
• C)C
• D)T
• E)G or T

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