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Nick translation of DNA is a method for making DNA probes. Identify from below what is NOT required for nick translation method
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- DNA polymerase
- DNAase
- Primers
- Deoxyribonucleotides
Correct Option: C
This process is called nick translation because the DNA to be processed is treated with DNase to produce single-stranded “nicks.” This is followed by replacement in nicked sites by DNA polymerase I, which elongates the 3’ hydroxyl terminus, removing nucleotides by 5’-3’ exonuclease activity, replacing them with dNTPs. Thus primers are not required.