Sanger sequencing

noun

A method of DNA sequencing that involves electrophoresis and is based on the random incorporation of chain-terminating dideoxynucleotides by DNA polymerase during in vitro DNA replication.

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nounSanger sequencing (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA method of DNA sequencing that involves electrophoresis and is based on the random incorporation of chain-terminating dideoxynucleotides by DNA polymerase during in vitro DNA replication.

Origin

Developed by Frederick Sanger and colleagues in 1977.

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