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What is the main purpose of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
What is the main purpose of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
- To make billions of copies of a specific DNA sequence (correct)
- To produce new DNA sequences
- To identify different types of DNA
- To analyze the structure of DNA molecules
What does 'in vitro' refer to in the context of PCR?
What does 'in vitro' refer to in the context of PCR?
- DNA modification in a controlled environment
- DNA replication in a test tube (correct)
- DNA replication in living cells
- DNA sequencing in a laboratory setting
How does PCR relate to DNA Replication in cells?
How does PCR relate to DNA Replication in cells?
- It is a laboratory version of DNA Replication (correct)
- It is an alternative process to DNA Replication
- It is used to inhibit DNA Replication
- It has no relation to DNA Replication
What is one of the applications of PCR mentioned in the text?
What is one of the applications of PCR mentioned in the text?
How does PCR contribute to forensic analysis?
How does PCR contribute to forensic analysis?
In what way does PCR support drug development?
In what way does PCR support drug development?
What is the purpose of DNA Extraction Lysis in sample preparation?
What is the purpose of DNA Extraction Lysis in sample preparation?
What is the role of Proteinase K in the DNA extraction process?
What is the role of Proteinase K in the DNA extraction process?
What is the final step in DNA purification during sample preparation?
What is the final step in DNA purification during sample preparation?
What does PCR copy from the sample?
What does PCR copy from the sample?
What information is required for the amplification of a specific target sequence using PCR?
What information is required for the amplification of a specific target sequence using PCR?
What is the role of PCR primers in the amplification process?
What is the role of PCR primers in the amplification process?
What does PCR copy from the sample?
What does PCR copy from the sample?
What information is required for the amplification of a specific target sequence using PCR?
What information is required for the amplification of a specific target sequence using PCR?
What is the main purpose of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
What is the main purpose of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
What is the purpose of oligonucleotide primers in PCR?
What is the purpose of oligonucleotide primers in PCR?
What is the role of DNA polymerase in PCR?
What is the role of DNA polymerase in PCR?
Why are two oligonucleotide primers required in PCR amplification?
Why are two oligonucleotide primers required in PCR amplification?
Why are two primers required in a PCR reaction?
Why are two primers required in a PCR reaction?
What is the role of the forward primer in PCR?
What is the role of the forward primer in PCR?
What happens if only one primer is used in a PCR reaction?
What happens if only one primer is used in a PCR reaction?
What is the recommended GC content range for a good primer?
What is the recommended GC content range for a good primer?
Why is it important for the 3’ of a primer to end in G or C?
Why is it important for the 3’ of a primer to end in G or C?
What impact do G and C bases have on the melting temperature (Tm) of primers?
What impact do G and C bases have on the melting temperature (Tm) of primers?
At what temperature does denaturation of dsDNA usually occur?
At what temperature does denaturation of dsDNA usually occur?
How long can denaturation of dsDNA take?
How long can denaturation of dsDNA take?
What impact does a higher GC content have on denaturation temperatures?
What impact does a higher GC content have on denaturation temperatures?
What is the recommended annealing temperature (Ta) for PCR primers?
What is the recommended annealing temperature (Ta) for PCR primers?
What happens if the annealing temperature in PCR is too high?
What happens if the annealing temperature in PCR is too high?
How long should the annealing time be maintained ideally in PCR?
How long should the annealing time be maintained ideally in PCR?
At what temperature can the extension step of PCR usually be carried out?
At what temperature can the extension step of PCR usually be carried out?
What is the optimal operating temperature for Taq polymerase during the extension step for the first 2 kb?
What is the optimal operating temperature for Taq polymerase during the extension step for the first 2 kb?
How does the required time per additional kb differ between Taq and Pfu polymerases during the extension step?
How does the required time per additional kb differ between Taq and Pfu polymerases during the extension step?
What is the main principle behind Gel Electrophoresis?
What is the main principle behind Gel Electrophoresis?
What happens to charged biomolecules when placed in an electric field during Gel Electrophoresis?
What happens to charged biomolecules when placed in an electric field during Gel Electrophoresis?
Which direction does DNA move in Gel Electrophoresis?
Which direction does DNA move in Gel Electrophoresis?
What happens to negatively charged biomolecules in Gel Electrophoresis?
What happens to negatively charged biomolecules in Gel Electrophoresis?
What happens to positively charged biomolecules in Gel Electrophoresis?
What happens to positively charged biomolecules in Gel Electrophoresis?
How does size affect the movement of molecules in Gel Electrophoresis?
How does size affect the movement of molecules in Gel Electrophoresis?
What is the main role of the gel matrix in gel electrophoresis?
What is the main role of the gel matrix in gel electrophoresis?
What is the purpose of sample loading in gel electrophoresis?
What is the purpose of sample loading in gel electrophoresis?
What is the function of the electrophoresis chamber in gel electrophoresis?
What is the function of the electrophoresis chamber in gel electrophoresis?
What type of marker is commonly used to stain the gel after electrophoresis for DNA separation?
What type of marker is commonly used to stain the gel after electrophoresis for DNA separation?
What information can be obtained by analyzing the separated molecules in the gel after electrophoresis?
What information can be obtained by analyzing the separated molecules in the gel after electrophoresis?
For what purpose is gel electrophoresis often used in relation to DNA fragments?
For what purpose is gel electrophoresis often used in relation to DNA fragments?
Who should not take the new drug based on the SNP variation analysis?
Who should not take the new drug based on the SNP variation analysis?
Which gene's variation analysis is relevant for determining who should not take the new drug?
Which gene's variation analysis is relevant for determining who should not take the new drug?
What did the SNP variation analysis reveal about the new drug's benefit for certain individuals?
What did the SNP variation analysis reveal about the new drug's benefit for certain individuals?
What does the electrophoresis gel show?
What does the electrophoresis gel show?
Why was the DNA from two male chimpanzees tested?
Why was the DNA from two male chimpanzees tested?
What event triggered the DNA testing of the chimpanzees?
What event triggered the DNA testing of the chimpanzees?
