2. What is PCR?
the automated process that allows a specific DNA
chain also called primers to be replicated over and over
again to produce more copies of that DNA
3. Who Invented it?
Dr. Kary Banks Mullis
born on December 28, 1944
Ph.D. degree in biochemistry from the University of
California, Berkeley
Won Nobel Prize in Chemistry for PCR
4. Thermocycler
This machines purpose is to alter the temperature so
that the primers can be heated and cooled to perform
the processes correctly
8. Extension
Taq Enzyme creating copy of original DNA
Two new double stranded DNA formed
72 degrees Celsius
9. Process of PCR (video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEcy9k_KsDI
10. PCR Importance
Creates more DNA
More tests run on specific DNA
More DNA can be tested by different people
Forensics
Allows small amount of DNA to be made into a lot
Research
Mutated DNA can be reproduced and be tested different
ways