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Question

A lab technician is transitioning from using radioactive to fluorescent dideoxynucleotide triphosphates in DNA sequencing. What advantages will this transition provide?

Accepted Answer

Reduced use of hazardous chemicals and easier detection of emitted light.

Answer

Increased speed of DNA synthesis and reduced cost.

Answer

Enhanced ability to sequence RNA molecules.

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Higher accuracy in base pairing and increased strand length.