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प्रश्न
Which of the following contributed in popularising the PCR (polymerase chain reactions) technique?
विकल्प
Easy availability of DNA template
Availability of synthetic primers
Availability of cheap deoxyribonucleotides
Availability of 'Thermostable' DNA polymerase
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उत्तर
Availability of 'Thermostable' DNA polymerase
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