What is the purpose of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?

Quiz on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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Chester Conron
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To create large quantities of identical DNA from trace samples
To break down DNA into smaller fragments
To sequence the entire genome
To alter the genetic code of an organism
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a potential application of PCR?
Analyzing crime scene samples
Creating new species
Developing new antibiotics
Producing synthetic proteins
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which component is used to initiate the PCR process?
Primers
Nucleotides
Mix Buffer
PCR Tube
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of reverse primers in PCR?
Bind to the start codon at the 3’ end of the template strand.
Bind to the stop codon at the 3’ end of the coding strand.
Bind to the start codon at the 5’ end of the coding strand.
Bind to the stop codon at the 5’ end of the template strand.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process called where DNA replication occurs at an exponential rate?
Linear Replication
Exponential Replication
Circular Replication
Random Replication
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many copies are produced after 2 cycles of exponential DNA replication?
2 copies
4 copies
8 copies
16 copies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the red wavy line in the diagram?
It represents RNA.
It represents the target DNA.
It represents proteins.
It represents lipids.
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