10 Questions
Who invented the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method?
Kary Mullis
What is the main purpose of PCR?
To make millions to billions of copies of a specific DNA sample rapidly
In what year was Kary Mullis awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on PCR?
1993
What is the significance of PCR in genetic testing and research?
It is fundamental to many procedures and allows amplification of very small DNA samples
What is the primary application of PCR in medical laboratory research?
Biomedical research and forensic science
What is the main goal of DNA sequencing?
Determining the order of nucleotides in DNA
How has rapid DNA sequencing impacted biological and medical research?
Accelerated research and discovery
In what fields has knowledge of DNA sequences become indispensable?
Medical diagnosis, biotechnology, and forensic biology
What can comparing healthy and mutated DNA sequences help diagnose?
Different diseases including various cancers
How has rapid DNA sequencing impacted medical care?
Allowed for faster and more individualized medical care
Test your knowledge of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with this quiz. Learn about the history of PCR, its inventor Kary Mullis, and its significance in DNA amplification and scientific research.
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