Mary Jones, Richard Fosbery, Dennis Taylor and, Jennifer Gregory Solutions for Chapter: Genetic Technology, Exercise 8: Question

Author:Mary Jones, Richard Fosbery, Dennis Taylor & Jennifer Gregory

Mary Jones Biology Solutions for Exercise - Mary Jones, Richard Fosbery, Dennis Taylor and, Jennifer Gregory Solutions for Chapter: Genetic Technology, Exercise 8: Question

Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 19: Genetic Technology, Exercise 8: Question with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from Mary Jones, Richard Fosbery, Dennis Taylor and, Jennifer Gregory Solutions for Chapter: Genetic Technology, Exercise 8: Question with Hints & Solutions

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Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 19 - Genetic Technology>Question>Q 9

Explain the difference between a primer and a probe.

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Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 19 - Genetic Technology>Question>Q 9

Suggest why the primers used in PCR do not anneal together.

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Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 19 - Genetic Technology>Question>Q 9

State the four types of free nucleotides (dNTPs) that are added to reaction vessels at the start of the PCR process.

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Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 19 - Genetic Technology>Question>Q 9

Explain why only certain DNA polymerases, such as Taq polymerase, are used in PCR.

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AS and A Level
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Biology for Cambridge International AS & A Level coursebook 2nd Edition Digital Access>Chapter 19 - Genetic Technology>Question>Q 9

State what happens to DNA during one cycle in PCR.