Biochemical Education, 4(27), p. 237-239
DOI: 10.1016/s0307-4412(99)00044-8
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A practical class experiment on the PCR is described which has been used over several years as part of an undergraduate biochemistry and molecular biology course for science students. A major aim is to provide experience in the use of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and its interpretation. Students are given small coded DNA samples and use the PCR reaction to determine whether the sample is from a male or a female.