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What is the function of primers in the PCR process?
What is the function of primers in the PCR process?
- Prevent DNA denaturation during PCR
- Help in separating DNA strands
- Act as enzymes to speed up DNA replication
- Provide a sequence-specific initiation site for DNA polymerase (correct)
What is the main purpose of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in molecular biology?
What is the main purpose of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in molecular biology?
- Detect genetic mutations in DNA samples
- Amplify specific DNA fragments into millions of copies in a few hours (correct)
- Create RNA copies from DNA templates
- Separate DNA fragments based on size
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Conventional PCR in molecular biology?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Conventional PCR in molecular biology?
- Taq polymerase
- Pairs of primers
- Deoxy nucleotides triphosphate (dNTPs)
- RNA template (correct)
In the context of molecular biology, what is the role of Deoxy nucleotides triphosphate (dNTPs) in PCR?
In the context of molecular biology, what is the role of Deoxy nucleotides triphosphate (dNTPs) in PCR?
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