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Question
In vitro amplification of DNA or RNA segment is known as ___________.
Options
chromatography
Southern blotting
polymerase chain reaction
gel electrophoresis
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Solution
In vitro amplification of DNA or RNA segment is known as the polymerase chain reaction.
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