What is one of the main applications of PCR in the field of forensics?

Exploring Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Concepts

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Identifying bacterial infections
Cloning plants
Analyzing DNA from crime scenes
Studying protein structures
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Why is PCR important in medical diagnostics?
It is used to measure blood pressure.
It helps in identifying specific DNA fragments related to diseases.
It is used to create vaccines.
It helps in studying the behavior of cells.
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What is the first step in the PCR process?
Replication
Annealing
Denaturation
Extension
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At what temperature does the denaturation step in PCR typically occur?
55 degrees Celsius
96 degrees Celsius
72 degrees Celsius
37 degrees Celsius
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What is the role of primers in the PCR process?
To provide energy for the reaction
To separate DNA strands
To bind to specific DNA sequences for replication
To act as a catalyst
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is Taq polymerase used in PCR?
It is cheaper than other enzymes.
It is resistant to high temperatures.
It is derived from human cells.
It works faster than other polymerases.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the significance of the annealing step in PCR?
It extends the DNA strands.
It allows primers to bind to the DNA.
It separates the DNA strands.
It cools down the reaction.
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