Refer to the figure above and then answer the questions that follow.
-In PCR, what is the function of the primers?
A) They separate DNA strands.
B) They indicate where DNA synthesis should start.
C) They extract DNA from cells.
D) They introduce DNA into bacteria.

Question

Refer to the figure above and then answer the questions that follow.
-In PCR, what is the function of the primers?
A) They separate DNA strands. 
B) They indicate where DNA synthesis should start. 
C) They extract DNA from cells. 
D) They introduce DNA into bacteria.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primers in PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) are short sequences of nucleotides that provide a starting point for DNA synthesis. They bind to specific sites on the DNA template to indicate where the DNA polymerase should start synthesizing the new DNA strand.

Refer to the Figure Above and Then Answer the Questions