PCR Amplification of DNA Is a Useful Technique When

question 95

Multiple Choice

PCR amplification of DNA is a useful technique when

• A) there is limited sample.
• B) there is abundant sample.
• C) there is no other evidence.
• D) dental evidence is excluded.
• E) contamination of evidence occurred.

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Definitions:

ΔS°

The standard entropy change of a system, measuring the change in disorder or randomness during a chemical process under standard conditions.

ΔH°

Denotes the standard enthalpy change of a reaction, measured under standard conditions (1 atm, 298.15 K).

Initiation Step

The first step in a chain reaction, where reactive intermediates are produced that propagate the reaction.

Free Radical Chlorination

A chemical reaction where chlorine atoms generated from molecular chlorine initiate a radical chain reaction leading to the chlorination of hydrocarbons.