Zhiyong Zhao wrote:
>> I wonder if it is possible to add phosphate group to the 5'-end in the primer s
> ynthesis reaction.
Someone correct me if I am wrong because I am going under
the assumption that if an oligo has been de-protected
following synthesis, it SHOULD contain a 5' phosphate group.
Oligos are synthesised in a 3'->5' direction, therefore, a
phosphate group Must be present on the last base added (i.e.
de-protected) before the next base is added.
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