Starting with a single double-stranded DNA molecule, after four rounds of PCR, _______ double-stranded DNA molecules will be created (assuming that the PCR works perfectly).

Name: Starting with a single double-stranded DNA molecule, after four rounds of PCR, _______ double-stranded DNA molecules will be created (assuming that the PCR works perfectly).
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PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) doubles the amount of DNA with each cycle. Starting with 1 molecule, after 4 rounds, it would be 2^4 = 16 molecules.

Starting with a Single Double-Stranded DNA Molecule, After Four Rounds