In PCR, primers are sequences of 20 bases that are complementary to the bases on either side of the:
Correct answer: A. Target DNA
- A. Target DNA
- B. DNA polymerase
- C. Primase
- D. RNA polymerase
Explanation
In PCR, primers bind to sequences flanking the target DNA to initiate replication.
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