Question 1
What is the primary role of proteinase K in a forensic DNA extraction protocol?
Question 2
Which DNA extraction method employs a silica-based spin column to selectively bind DNA in the presence of chaotropic salts?
Question 3
In quantitative PCR (qPCR) quantification, the cycle threshold (Cₜ) value represents:
Question 4
What advantage does a hot-start Taq polymerase provide in forensic PCR setups?
Question 5
Why are fluorescent dyes attached to primers in STR multiplex PCR assays?