(a) Fingerprints generated from three different batches (1, 2, and 3) of degenerate primer P32 by using L. lactis JS102 DNA. The arrow shows a major product difference between batches 2 and 3. Lane M, 1-kb ladder (BRL). (b) Fingerprints generated with P32, P32-A, P32-T, and various ratios of P32-A and P32-T by using L. lactis JS102. Arrows indicate different classes of bands (see text). Lane M, 1-kb ladder (BRL).