Which of the Following Is Incorrect About the Polymerase Chain

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is incorrect about the polymerase chain reaction?

• A) It is an amplification process.
• B) It can be used to identify the owner of a single hair.
• C) It cannot be used on very old samples of tissue or blood.
• D) It uses a heat stable DNA polymerase.
• E) It makes identical copies of the DNA molecule to be amplified.

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Definitions:

Skin Senses

The sensory systems for processing touch, warmth, cold, texture, and pain through receptors in the skin.

Pressure

The sensation of physical force being applied to an object or a feeling of stress and urgency induced by the demands and expectations of others.

Somatic Pain

Pain that originates from the skin, muscles, bones, or connective tissues, usually localized and easier to pinpoint than visceral pain.

Deep Ache

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