Multiple choice

Which of the following methods of DNA sequencing is used in Illumina Genome Analyser sequencers to determine the precise order of nucleotides within the genome of an organisms?

  1. SMRT sequencing

  2. DNA nanoball sequencing

  3. Polony sequencing

  4. Bridge PCR

  5. Shotgun sequencing

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D Correct answer
Explanation

In this method the fragments are amplified upon primers attached to a solid surface and form DNA colonies, or DNA clusters. This method is used in the Illumina Genome Analyser sequencers.