What is the function of the polymerase chain reaction in genetic … - Vidyadip

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What is the function of the polymerase chain reaction in genetic engineering?

A
Cut DNA into many fragments
B
Carry DNA into a new cell
C
Link together newly joined fragments of DNA
D
Make millions of copies of a specific segment of DNA

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Answer

Make millions of copies of a specific segment of DNA

Explanation:

Polymerase Chain Reaction is a method widely used to make many copies of a specific DNA segment. Using PCR, a single (or more) copy of a DNA sequence is exponentially amplified to generate thousands to millions of more copies of that particular DNA segment.

So, the correct option is 'Make millions of copies of a specific segment of DNA'.

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