What Is a Primary Difference Between Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is a primary difference between polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and traditional cloning procedures such as those used to clone the human growth hormone gene?

• A) PCR and traditional cloning make use of different types of bacteria.
• B) PCR and traditional cloning make use of different types of vectors.
• C) PCR uses plasmid vectors, whereas traditional cloning uses bacteria.
• D) PCR eliminates the need for restriction enzymes, vectors, and cells.
• E) PCR is more time-consuming, but the purity of the obtained DNA clone is much higher than in traditional cloning.

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