|
|
DNA Sequencing Process (Step 2)
Caption:
The DNA sequencing process makes it possible for researchers to discover the amino-acid sequence in a substance. Shown here is step two in the process: After the target material has been transferred into eight-strip tubes and combined with fluorescent chemistry (see Step 1), it is placed in the thermal cycler where the four base chemicals that make up DNA – A (adenine), G (guanine), C (cytosine), and T (thymine) – receive fluorescent tags. [Image 2 of 5; see also, DNA Sequencing, Steps 1, 3, 4 and 5.]
More about this Image
The work pictured in this series of images was performed at the DNA Sequencing Facility at Virginia Tech. Several of the researchers at the facility are National Science Foundation grantees. University facilities such as this one make it possible for students and faculty to perform hands-on research work, make discoveries, and earn awards and grants.
(Preview Only)
|
Credit: |
Photo by Gerald Baber; Virginia Tech |
Year of Image: |
2000 |
|
Categories:
BIOLOGICAL / Biotechnology
Formats Available:
Restrictions:
No additional restrictions--beyond NSF's general restrictions--have been placed on this image. For a list of general restrictions that apply to this and all images in the NSF Image Library, see the section "Conditions".
|