In PCR, an Instrument Is Used to Increase and Decrease

question 27

Multiple Choice

In PCR, an instrument is used to increase and decrease the temperature at set intervals as programmed by the technologist in order to:

• A) Prevent the Taq polymerase from being denatured
• B) Avoid the formation of primer dimers on a post-PCR gel image
• C) Determine the reaction that is occurring in the sample
• D) Neutralize potential contamination from previous amplicons

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