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Does dNTP quality affect fidelity?

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Does dNTP quality affect fidelity?

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Yes. Taq polymerase does not discriminate between correct and modified nucleotides, so point mutations may occur. When proof-reading DNA polymerases are used, this problem is only partially eliminated since the presence of methylated/deaminated nucleotides often blocks DNA synthesis.

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