Question
Give the applications of PCR technique.
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Answer
PCR is used in:
1 .DNA cloning.
2. Gene amplification.
3. DNA-based phylogeny or functional analysis of genes.
4. Diagnosis of hereditary disease.
5. DNA fingerprinting.
6. Diagnosis of infectious diseases and cancer.
1 .DNA cloning.
2. Gene amplification.
3. DNA-based phylogeny or functional analysis of genes.
4. Diagnosis of hereditary disease.
5. DNA fingerprinting.
6. Diagnosis of infectious diseases and cancer.
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