Which one of the following technique rapidly replicates specific target fragment of DNA without cloning?
Correct answer: D. Polymerase chain reaction
- A. DNA sequencing
- B. Genetic probe
- C. Gel electrophoresis
- D. Polymerase chain reaction
Explanation
PCR involves using short synthetic DNA fragments called primers to select a segment of the genome to be amplified, and then multiple rounds of DNA synthesis to amplify that segment.
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