Quiz on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Quiz on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

12th Grade

10 Qs

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Quiz on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Quiz on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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Quiz

Science

12th Grade

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Created by

Chester Conron

Used 2+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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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