In PCR, What Temperature Is Needed to Unwind DNA and Make

question 54

Multiple Choice

In PCR, what temperature is needed to unwind DNA and make it single stranded so that it can hybridize with the primer?

• A) 25°C
• B) 50°C
• C) 70°C
• D) 95°C

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