NEET2025Zoology-Biotechnology

NEET 2025 Zoology PCR MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplifies DNA following the equation.

A

B

2ⁿ

C

2ⁿ + 1

D

2N²

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

PCR amplifies DNA exponentially, doubling the amount of DNA with each cycle. Therefore, the amount of DNA after n cycles is 2ⁿ.

Found an issue with this question?