5 Questions
What is the technique for making millions of copies of a specific region of DNA?
Polymerase chain reaction
From where does Taq polymerase come?
Bacteria that live in hydrothermal vents/hot springs
What happens in the Denature step of PCR?
The double-stranded DNA is separated into two single strands of DNA
At what temperature does the Denature step of PCR occur?
95° C
At what temperature does the Anneal step of PCR occur?
50° C
Test your knowledge of DNA replication techniques with this multiple-choice quiz. From DNA ligase to polymerase chain reaction, see how well you know the methods used to make millions of copies of specific DNA regions. Learn about the origins of Taq polymerase and more in this engaging quiz.
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