What is the function of the SYBR Green I dye in a qPCR assay?
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Correct answer: It fluoresces only when bound to double-stranded DNA
SYBR Green I is a non-specific intercalating dye. As PCR products accumulate, the amount of double-stranded DNA increases, leading to a proportional increase in fluorescent signal.
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