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What does “PCR” actually mean in Biotechnology - Principles and Processes, and why does it matter for NEET?

amplifies DNA in a tube using primers, dNTPs and heat-stable Taq polymerase across denaturation-annealing-extension cycles.

In simple words: amplifies DNA in a tube using primers, dNTPs and heat-stable Taq polymerase across denaturation-annealing-extension cycles. Getting PCR clear matters because NEET questions on Biotechnology - Principles and Processes usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

PCR

Common mistake

thinking PCR needs living cells to copy DNA.

Memory tip

PCR copies DNA in a test tube with Taq polymerase -- no cells involved.

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