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