What enables PCR to amplify just one location (locus) in a person's genome as opposed to...

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What enables PCR to amplify just one location (locus) in aperson's genome as opposed to several loci scattered throughout thegenome (what gives PCR its specificity)?

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Ans Uniqueness of Primers Every gene locus at its own unique nucleotide sequence The type of primer present in the PCR reaction mixture determines which locus is to be amplified Greater is the length of the primer    See Answer
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