PCR Mimics DNA Replication

question 82

Multiple Choice

PCR mimics DNA replication. Which of the following steps of PCR corresponds with the denaturing process in DNA replication?

• A) Helicase breaking the hydrogen bonds
• B) A primer preparing a starting point for DNA polymerase
• C) DNA polymerase sythesizing a daughter strand of DNA

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