Zoology-Recombinant DNA
NEET Zoology Recombinant DNA MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
If a segment of DNA is amplified through PCR and doubles in quantity with each cycle, how many copies will be present after 10 cycles assuming no loss of material?
A
1,024
B
512
C
2,048
D
1,000
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Each PCR cycle doubles the quantity of DNA. Starting with 1 copy, after 10 cycles: 2^10 = 1,024 copies.
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