You Run a PCR Reaction for Five Cycles Starting with a Single

question 167

Multiple Choice

You run a PCR reaction for five cycles starting with a single DNA duplex. Theoretically, how many copies of your sequence would you now have?

• A)8
• B)12
• C)16
• D)24
• E)32

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Definitions:

-ian

A suffix used to form adjectives and nouns indicating belonging or pertaining to a person, place, thing, or idea.

-cian

A suffix indicating a person's profession or a specialized field of expertise.

Nasolabial

Relating to the nose and the upper lip, particularly the crease or fold running from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth.

Labionasal

Pertaining to both the lips and the nose; often used in speech pathology.