<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Week 6 HW: Genetic Circuits Part 1: Assembly Technologies :: 2026a-mariana-kanbe</title><link>https://pages.htgaa.org/2026a/mariana-kanbe/homework/week-06-genetic-circuits-pt1/index.html</link><description>Assignment: DNA Assembly Question 1: What are some components in the Phusion High-Fidelity PCR Master Mix and what is their purpose?
Phusion High-Fidelity PCR Master Mix is a 2X, ready-to-use mixture where the exact formulation is partly proprietary, but the functional components are documented in the manufacturer’s manual:
Component (Phusion 2X Master Mix) Purpose Phusion High-Fidelity DNA Polymerase DNA synthesis with high fidelity + proofreading dNTPs (dATP, dCTP, dGTP, dTTP) Building blocks for new DNA strands HF reaction buffer (salts + pH buffer) Maintains optimal pH/ionic strength for enzyme function Mg2+ (via buffer system; often MgCl2-derived) Essential polymerase cofactor Stabilizers / additives (partly proprietary) Improve enzyme stability and consistency Nuclease-free water Solvent to reach correct 2X working concentrations Reference: Thermo Fisher Phusion High–Fidelity DNA Polymerase Product Information Sheet, standard biochemistry manuals (e.g., Sambrook &amp; Russell).</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en</language><atom:link href="https://pages.htgaa.org/2026a/mariana-kanbe/homework/week-06-genetic-circuits-pt1/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/></channel></rss>