Amplification Cycles and Cycles of PCR

[ver_mathstats]

Homework Statement

A sample undergoes 35 amplification cycles. How many copies of the target sequence has been produced after 30 cycles of PCR?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

2ⁿ=2³⁰=1073741824
Is this correct?
Im just a little confused as to what the difference is between amplification cycle and cycles of PCR?

Thank you.

 

[Ygggdrasil]

Homework Statement

A sample undergoes 35 amplification cycles. How many copies of the target sequence has been produced after 30 cycles of PCR?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

2ⁿ=2³⁰=1073741824
Is this correct?
Im just a little confused as to what the difference is between amplification cycle and cycles of PCR?

Thank you.

Yes, that answer looks correct (assuming 100% efficiency). Amplification cycles and cycles of PCR are synonymous in this case.

 

[ver_mathstats]

Yes, that answer looks correct (assuming 100% efficiency). Amplification cycles and cycles of PCR are synonymous in this case.

Okay thank you I understand.