MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    Which of the following holds true regarding polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?

     

    A

    Primers are absolutely necessary in PCR experiments.

    B

    After 8 rounds of PCR, there will be 9 total copies of DNA.

    C

    Non-human DNA polymerases must be utilized.

    D

    The first step in PCR is to drastically decrease the temperature of a solution of DNA fragments.



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