1. What are some reasons to do PCR? 2. Why do we use a special DNA polymerase from thermophilic bacterium? 3. What are the three temperature ranges used for PCR and what is happening at each step? 4. Why is PCR very susceptible to contamination?   all 4 questions please, thanks!

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
4th Edition
ISBN:9781305389892
Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Chapter18: Dna Technologies: Making And Using Genetically Altered Organisms, And Other Applications
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 2TYK
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

1. What are some reasons to do PCR?

2. Why do we use a special DNA polymerase from thermophilic bacterium?

3. What are the three temperature ranges used for PCR and what is happening at each step?

4. Why is PCR very susceptible to contamination?

 

all 4 questions please, thanks!

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Molecular techniques
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781305389892
Author:
Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:
Cengage Learning