What is the significance of the 'denaturation' step in PCR?

Practice Questions

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What is the significance of the 'denaturation' step in PCR?
  1. To cool the reaction mixture
  2. To separate the DNA strands
  3. To synthesize new DNA strands
  4. To add primers

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the significance of the 'denaturation' step in PCR?
  • Step 1: Start with a mixture that contains double-stranded DNA.
  • Step 2: Heat the mixture to a high temperature (usually around 94-98 degrees Celsius).
  • Step 3: The heat causes the two strands of the DNA to separate, turning them into single strands.
  • Step 4: This separation is crucial because it allows the next steps of PCR to occur, where new DNA strands can be made.
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