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Can PCR be done with one primer?


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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR):

  1. PCR is a technique that is used for the production of numerous copies of a DNA segment.

Primer:

  1. A primer is a small nucleic acid sequence that acts as a base for the synthesis of DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid).
  2. Two primers are required for the PCR technique.
  3. One acts as a starting point for the synthesis of the DNA template.
  4. The other acts as a starting point for the synthesis of complementary DNA.

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