PCR Flashcards
1
Q
What are the stages and temperatures of PCR?
A
Denaturation - 95°C
Annealing - 55°C
Elongation - 72°C
2
Q
What is PCR used for?
A
PCR is a laboratory technique that allows a single strand of DNA to be amplified into millions of copies. Aids in forensics and crime investigation.
3
Q
What separates the strands during PCR?
A
Enzyme helicase.