2.1 - Technique Application
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Practice Questions
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What does PCR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what process involves polymerases.
Name one application of PCR.
💡 Hint: Consider where small samples of DNA are analyzed.
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What is PCR primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the aim of PCR in experiments.
True or False: RT-PCR is used for quantifying DNA.
💡 Hint: Consider what RT stands for.
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Design an experiment using PCR to clone a specific gene from a plant. What steps would you take, and what controls would you include?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of controls in experiments to ensure accuracy.
Suppose you have a gene of interest that is present in a very low quantity of nucleic acids. Which PCR technique would you prefer to use and why?
💡 Hint: Think about which method gives accurate quantification in low amounts.
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