As more and more double strand DNA molecules (amplicons) are formed, more SYBR green molecules bind and fluorescence increases

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During elongation, more and more dye molecules bind to the newly synthesized DNA. If the reaction is monitored continuously, an increase in fluorescence is viewed in real-time. Upon denaturation of the DNA for the next heating cycle, the dye molecules are