Which of the Following Is the Correct Sequence of the Polymerase

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the polymerase chain reaction?

• A)heat to 70°C (to separate DNA), then cool to 50°C (to bind primers and enzymes), then reheat to 90°C (to synthesize DNA)
• B)heat to 90°C (to bind primers and enzymes), then cool to 50°C (to separate DNA), then reheat to 70°C (to synthesize DNA)
• C)heat to 70°C (to bind primers and enzymes), then cool to 50°C (to synthesize DNA), then reheat to 90°C (to separate DNA)
• D)heat to 90°C (to separate DNA), then cool to 50°C (to bind primers and enzymes), then reheat to 70°C (to synthesize DNA)

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