NEET Zoology
Polymerase Chain Reaction Pcr
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2012 Questions 6 MCQs
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PYQ 2012
easy
zoology ID: neet-201
Which one is a true statement regarding DNA polymerase used in PCR?
| 1. | It is used to ligate introduces DNA in recipient cells |
| 2. | It serves as a selectable marker |
| 3. | It is isolated from a virus |
| 4. | It remains active at high temperatures |
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PYQ 2018
easy
zoology ID: neet-201
The correct order of steps in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is:
1. Extension, Denaturation, Annealing
2. Annealing, Extension, Denaturation
3. Denaturation, Extension, Annealing
4. Denaturation, Annealing, Extension
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PYQ 2020
easy
zoology ID: neet-202
Match the following techniques or instruments with their usage:
| (a) | Bioreactor | (i) | Separation of DNA fragments |
| (b) | Electrophoresis | (ii) | Production of large quantities of products |
| (c) | PCR | (iii) | Detection of pathogen, based on antigen-antibody reaction |
| (d) | ELISA | (iv) | Amplification of nucleic acids |
Select the correct option from the following:
| 1. | (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) |
| 2. | (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii) |
| 3. | (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) |
| 4. | (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) |
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PYQ 2021
easy
zoology ID: neet-202
Which of the following is a correct sequence of steps in a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)?
1. Extension, Denaturation, Annealing
2. Annealing, Denaturation, Extension
3. Denaturation, Annealing, Extension
4. Denaturation, Extension, Annealing
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PYQ 2021
easy
zoology ID: neet-202
During the process of gene amplification using PCR, if a very high temperature is not maintained in the beginning, then which of the following PCR will be affected first?
| 1. | Denaturation | 2. | Ligation |
| 3. | Annealing | 4. | Extension |
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PYQ 2025
easy
zoology ID: neet-202
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplifies DNA following the equation.
| 1. | 2. | ||
| 3. | 4. |
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