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Published on: August 21, 2026
This question consists of two statements each, printed as Statement-I and Statement-II. While answering this question, you are required to choose any one of the following four responses.
Statement-I: PCR primers must have self complementary region.
Statement-II: Complementary base pairing will form hairpin structure which are suitable as a primer
A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct.
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect.
C
Statement-I is correct 
Statement-II is incorrect.
Statement-II is incorrect.
D
Statement-I is incorrect & Statement-II is correct
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Primers must not have self complementary region otherwise they will form hairpin structures which makes the primer unsuitable for PCR.
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