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Difference between Random & Arbitrary Primers - What is it? (Dec/14/2005 )

Hiya!
Can someone plz tell me.. The Difference between Random & Arbitrary Primers..
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-cheeztoast-

QUOTE (cheeztoast @ Dec 14 2005, 06:01 AM)
Hiya!
Can someone plz tell me.. The Difference between Random & Arbitrary Primers..
Thanks smile.gif

I would guess:
Random primers often refers to a method called RAPD-PCR, (random amplified polymorfic something-PCR), where a single random 10-mer primer is used.
Arbitrary is probably most other non-specific primers.

-Gerd-