The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)technique Could Be Developed Only After

question 80

Multiple Choice

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique could be developed only after the discovery of bacterial enzymes that were able to withstand high temperatures. Why was it necessary to use such enzymes?

• A)Only bacterial DNA can be copied using the PCR method, so bacterial enzymes were necessary.
• B)Bacterial enzymes can move through the gel only during PCR electrophoresis.
• C)DNA can be cut into fragments only at high temperatures.
• D)The temperature required to separate DNA strands during PCR degrades most normal enzymes.

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