The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)is Used to

question 80

Multiple Choice

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is used to

• A) produce many copies of a selected DNA sequence.
• B) insert DNA from one organism into a new host.
• C) screen for a particular gene.
• D) deliver DNA products into a human patient.

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