Identify the correct sequence in which the steps below occur during a single PCR cycle.
1) Complementary base pairing between primers and target DNA.
2) Addition of DNA nucleotides by Taq DNA polymerase.
3) Heat separation of strands of target DNA.
A) 3; 1; 2
B) 1; 2; 3
C) 1; 3; 2
D) 2; 3; 1
E) 2; 1; 3

Question

Identify the correct sequence in which the steps below occur during a single PCR cycle.
1) Complementary base pairing between primers and target DNA.
2) Addition of DNA nucleotides by Taq DNA polymerase.
3) Heat separation of strands of target DNA.
A) 3; 1; 2
B) 1; 2; 3
C) 1; 3; 2
D) 2; 3; 1
E) 2; 1; 3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct sequence for a PCR cycle is: 3) Heat separation of strands of target DNA, 1) Complementary base pairing between primers and target DNA, and 2) Addition of DNA nucleotides by Taq DNA polymerase.

Identify the Correct Sequence in Which the Steps Below Occur