#Question id: 40202
#Applied Microbiology
Assertion (A): Primers with high GC content generally have a higher melting temperature (Tm) than AT-rich primers of the same length.
#Question id: 40203
#Applied Microbiology
Which cofactor is essential for the activity of Taq DNA polymerase during the PCR extension step?
#Question id: 40204
#Applied Microbiology
Match the PCR component in Column A with its specific function in Column B
| Column A (Component) | Column B (Function) |
| 1. dNTPs | A. Provides the starting point for DNA synthesis |
| 2. Primers | B. Building blocks for the new DNA strand |
| 3. Buffer | C. Maintains pH and salt conditions |
| 4. Template DNA | D. Contains the target region to be amplified |
#Question id: 40205
#Applied Microbiology
Read the following statements regarding PCR and choose the correct option.
#Question id: 40206
#Applied Microbiology
Assertion (A): Taq polymerase is preferred over normal DNA polymerases (like E. coli DNA Pol I) for PCR.
#Question id: 40207
#Environmental Science
