Practice Polymerase Chain Reaction (pcr) (3.5.1) - Genetics - IB 12 Biology
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Practice - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of PCR?

💡 Hint: Think about what we need in genetic testing.

Question 2 Easy

Which enzyme is primarily involved in PCR?

💡 Hint: It's the enzyme that helps create new DNA.

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Question 1

What does PCR stand for?

Polymerase Chain Repeat
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Polymerase Cell Reaction

💡 Hint: Look at what the technique does.

Question 2

True or False: PCR can only be used on large samples of DNA.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the capabilities of PCR.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a DNA sample with a target sequence of 200 base pairs, calculate how many copies will exist after 25 cycles of PCR.

💡 Hint: Remember the growth pattern in exponential functions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the potential consequences if errors occur during the extension phase of PCR.

💡 Hint: Consider the chain reactions of accuracy in scientific testing.

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