RQ 9-3

If you start with just one copy of template DNA in PCR, how many copies will you have after 10 cycles (if it works perfectly?) (Choose the ONE best answer)

2 to the power of 10

Which of the following types of research have benefited from PCR technology? (Choose ALL correct answers)

Analyzing DNA from crime scenes Studying ancient DNA Determining whether a patient has an infection

Which of the following are enzymes or substrates used in PCR? (Choose ALL correct answers)

dNTPs DNA polymerase

In order for PCR to work, what do you have to know about the DNA template you are using? (Choose the ONE best answer)

you have to know the sequences on either side of the region of DNA you want to amplify

Which cellular process is PCR most similar to? (Choose the ONE best answer)

DNA replication

Where does PCR occur? (Choose the ONE best answer)

in a test tube in the lab (in vitro)