Primer extension by dTTP, ddTTP, IIId and Va, catalyzed by TDTP– (Series A, B) and TDTP+ (Series C, D) in the presence of 2 mM Co2+ buffer (Series A, C) or 10 mM Mn2+ buffer (Series B, D). Lane 1, primer + enzyme (control); lanes 2–5, as in lane 1 + 5 µM dTTP, 0.1 µM ddTTP, 0.1 µM Va and 0.1 µM IIId, respectively.