What Technique Is Used to Amplify Portions of DNA, Usually

question 12

Multiple Choice

What technique is used to amplify portions of DNA, usually about 500 base pairs in size?

• A)DNA sequencing
• B)polymerase chain reaction
• C)cloning
• D)restriction digestion
• E)electrophoresis

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Definitions:

Cloture

A legislative procedure used to end a filibuster in the Senate, requiring a supermajority vote to close debate on a bill or nomination and proceed to a vote.

Filibuster

A parliamentary procedure where debate over a proposed piece of legislation is extended, allowing one or more members to delay or entirely prevent a vote on the proposal.

Rules Committee

A committee in the U.S. House of Representatives responsible for determining under what rule other bills will come to the floor.

Majority Leader

A term referring to the head of the majority party in a legislative body, responsible for coordinating legislative strategy and acting as a spokesperson for the majority party.