Processes Of Recombinant DNA Technology
Chapter Name : Biotechnology: Principle And Processes |
Sub Topic Code : 103_12_11_03_03 |
Topic Name : Processes Of Recombinant DNA Technology |
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Sub Topic Name : Amplification Of Gene Of Interest Using PCR |
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Introduction
PCR enables us to amplify a single gene into billion copies.
Pre-Requisites:
Primer
Activity:
PCR helps us to generate numerous copies of gene of interest that helps human beings in the field of medicine.
Real Life Question:
How genes are amplified?
Key Words / FlashCards
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| Primer | Chemically synthesized oligonucleotides that are Complementary to the regions of DNA). |
Learning aids / Gadgets
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Real life uses :
PCR plays an important role as it he as helps to get billions of copies of desired product for us.
Places to visit :
Visit a biotechnology lab where PCR is used to amplify genes.
Practical examples around us
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What you learn in Theory:
PCR amplifies genes.
What you learn in Practice:
PCR produces billions of genes from one single gene.