Question

    In molecular biology, what does the acronym PCR stand for, a technique used to amplify specific DNA sequences exponentially?

    A Peptide Chain Reduction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Polymerase Chain Reaction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Protein Chain Reaction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Probe Chain Reduction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction, a technique invented by Kary Mullis in 1983 to amplify specific DNA sequences rapidly. 

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