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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Definitions:

Average Collection Period

The average number of days it takes for a business to collect its accounts receivable.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Sales on Account

Transactions in which revenue is accounted for at the time of sale, but payment is deferred to a later date.

Operating Cycle

The period between the acquisition of inventory and the collection of cash from receivables, indicating the efficiency of a company's operations.