Question
An enzyme sourced from the archaeon Pyrococcus furiosus or Pfu is used in combination or instead of this enzyme. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this enzyme that is sourced from Thermus aquaticus, a bacteria that resides in hydrothermal vents and hot springs. Because it is heat-stable, this enzyme is useful in the extension stage in one process.
ANSWER: Taq polymerase
[10m] Kary Mullis developed this biological technique that makes use of Taq polymerase. This technique is divided into denaturing, annealing, and extension stages.
ANSWER: PCR [or polymerase chain reaction]
[10e] PCR, or polymerase chain reaction, is a biochemical technique to amplify segments of this biomolecule which carries genetic information in a double helix shape.
ANSWER: DNA [or deoxyribonucleic acid]
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Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrol-Hyde | Vanderbilt | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| USN A | USN MS | 0 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| USN C | USN B | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowball Fight 2 | 1/11/2025 | Y | 3 | 20.00 | 100% | 67% | 33% |
| 2024 FARSI @ Columbia | 12/08/2024 | N | 11 | 18.18 | 100% | 73% | 9% |