Which of the Following Statements About PCR Is Not True

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about PCR is not true?

• A) PCR stands for "polymerizing copies of RNA."
• B) PCR can create millions of copies of a segment of DNA in a test tube.
• C) PCR uses DNA polymerase.
• D) The amount of DNA doubles with each replication cycle.
• E) The target is repeatedly replicated.

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