How many molecules would be produced from two molecules of DNA following five rounds of PCR amplification?
A) 10
B) 32
C) 64
D) One billion

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Each round of PCR doubles the number of DNA molecules. After 5 rounds, the number of copies is 2 to the power of 5, which equals 32. Therefore, 64 molecules of DNA would be produced (since two starting molecules were used).

How Many Molecules Would Be Produced from Two Molecules of DNA