Which region of the human mitochondrial genome are you attempting to amplify through PCR during this lab?
a.
tRNALeu, tRNASer and tRNAHis
b.

Complex I, III and IV
c.

The non - coding region
d.

Large and small rRNA
e.

ATP synthase genes

Question

Which region of the human mitochondrial genome are you attempting to amplify through PCR during this lab?
a.
tRNALeu, tRNASer and tRNAHis
b.

Complex I, III and IV
c.

The non - coding region
d.

Large and small rRNA
e.

ATP synthase genes

Accepted Answer

***C*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Non-coding region of mitochondrial DNA⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹The non-coding region of the mitochondrial genome, also known as the D-loop, is often targeted in PCR because it contains regulatory elements crucial for the replication and transcription of mitochondrial DNA.⚹◊What is the importance of amplifying specific regions of the human mitochondrial genome through PCR in a lab setting?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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