Sigma-Aldrich - What Is RT-PCR?

Basic introduction to RT-PCR from a major laboratory products supplier.

ThermoFisher Scientific - Introduction to RT-qPCR

Another good primer from a laboratory supply company. This is about the combination technique of RT-PCR and qPCR. Understanding these techniques is definitely a figure of merit on the exam!

Wikipedia - Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction

Excellent, extensive treatment. This technique is very important for measuring gene expression, often in combination with qPCR (quantitative PCR).

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