The PCR Reaction Mixture Does Not Include

question 45

Multiple Choice

The PCR reaction mixture does not include:

• A)all four deoxynucleoside triphosphates.
• B)DNA containing the sequence to be amplified.
• C)DNA ligase.
• D)heat-stable DNA polymerase.
• E)oligonucleotide primer(s).

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Definitions:

Oil Field

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