The PCR Technique Doubles the Amount of DNA in a Sample

question 51

Multiple Choice

The PCR technique doubles the amount of DNA in a sample in each cycle.If you started the PCR technique with two fragments of double-stranded DNA, calculate how many double-stranded DNA fragments you would you have after four cycles.

• A)8
• B)16
• C)32
• D)64

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