Polymerse chain Reaction Flashcards
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Process of PCR
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DNA polymerase synthesizes many identical DNA copies
Uses DNA fragments (primers) to begin the process
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Replication of DNA in a test tube
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DNA strand words
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A T G C
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Adenine
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T
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Thymine
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G
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Guanine
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C
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Cytosine
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What are Programmable Thermocyclers used for?
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PCR
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PCR Applications
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- Gene Isolation
- Genetic typing (genetic diversity & biological relationships, tissue typing)
- Viral detection
- Ancient DNA studies
- Forensics- DNA fingerprints
