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Polymerase Chain Reaction

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PCR Overview

Master Mix Steps

PCR Buffer

Primers for PCR

Primer Lengths

MgCl2

dNTPs

Taq Polymerase

PCR Steps

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Thermocycler Overview

Denature

Anneal

Extend

Repeat

PCR Buffer


Buffers are solutions designed to maintain the best pH balance (acid or base) for your reaction, in this case PCR. The standard PCR buffer is Tris plus potassium chloride (KCl₂). Tris is short for trishydroxymethylaminomethane


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