What Is the Advantage of Using PCR Over Traditional Bacterial

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Essay

What is the advantage of using PCR over traditional bacterial cloning to generate large quantities of a specific piece of DNA?

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Definitions:

Cylindrical-Shaped

Describes an object or structure with a straight, round shape that is uniform in diameter throughout its length.

Myelin

An insulating fatty layer that surrounds the nerve fibers, enhancing the speed of electrical impulses in the nervous system.

Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along the neurons, triggering responses such as muscle contractions or gland secretions.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.