The Purpose of PCR Is to Create

question 56

Multiple Choice

The purpose of PCR is to create

• A) fragments of DNA that are different lengths.
• B) recombinant DNA.
• C) billions of copies of a segment of DNA.
• D) plasmids to be used as vectors in cloning.
• E) transgenic crop plants.

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