The number of DNA molecules produced during PCR increases exponentially.

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PCR (polymerase chain reaction) is a method of amplifying a specific segment of DNA. During each cycle of PCR, the targeted DNA segment is replicated, with each new copy serving as a template for the next round of replication. As a result, the number of DNA molecules produced during PCR increases exponentially, doubling at each cycle. This allows for a significant amplification of DNA even from small amounts of starting material.

The Number of DNA Molecules Produced During PCR Increases Exponentially