Zoology-Recombinant DNA
NEET Zoology Recombinant DNA MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
If a DNA segment undergoes 30 cycles of PCR amplification, how many copies of the segment will theoretically be produced?
A
2^30
B
30^2
C
30 * 2
D
30!
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
PCR amplification doubles the amount of DNA with each cycle, resulting in 2^n copies after n cycles. Thus, 30 cycles produce 2^30 copies.
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