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PCR is used to do what to DNA?

Answer: Amplify DNA.

  • A Amplify DNA
  • B the digest DNA
  • C only stain DNA
  • D a break DNA

Correct answer: A. Amplify DNA

Explanation: PCR amplifies a target DNA segment many-fold.

PlasmidGene of interestcutrestriction enzymeligateRecombinantplasmidHost cell

Recombinant DNA technology: a gene of interest and plasmid are cut by the same restriction enzyme, ligated into a recombinant plasmid, and introduced into a host cell.

Concept context

Recombinant DNA, GMOs, PCR, CRISPR, and biotechnology applications. Growing importance in NEET.

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