VPB 321: Animal Biotechnology (2+1)

PCR

• The PCR analysis amplifies the DNA molecules using a smaller sample.
• On the forensic front, the PCR found to be useful in identifying DNA fingerprints in criminal matters and in paternity tests because it requires less amounts of DNA as it makes identical copies of the DNA sample.
• The PCR analysis amplified isolated regions on the strands of the DNA under examination.
• The drawback is that it can not as discriminating as the RFLP.