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PCR stands for
polymerase chain reaction
PCR was invented by
Kary Mullis
The primers used in PCR are about 15 to 24 nucleotides in length and are called
oligonucleotides
The three steps involved in each cycle of PCR are: Denaturation, Primer Annealing, and
Primer Extension
The starting material of a PCR experiment can be a complex mixture of
DNA
Study Notes
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
- PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction
- PCR was invented by Kary Mullis
Primer Characteristics
- Primers used in PCR are about 15 to 24 nucleotides in length
- These primers are called oligonucleotides
PCR Cycle Steps
- The three steps involved in each cycle of PCR are:
- Denaturation
- Primer Annealing
- Extension
Test your knowledge about the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique used in molecular biology to amplify specific regions of DNA. Learn about its discovery and applications in DNA amplification.
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