Question

If the template DNA belongs to several individual rather than single one, this type of heterogeneity is known as ____________

(a) Heterzygosity

(b) Product heterogeneity

(c) Population heterogeneity

(d) Template heterogeneity

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My query is from Precautions and Drawbacks in division Polymerase Chain Reaction of Genetic Engineering

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Population heterogeneity

The best I can explain: If the template DNA belongs to several individuals then this type of heterogeneity is known as population heterogeneity. It also gives rise to heterogeneity in PCR products.