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Who developed the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
Who developed the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?
- James Watson
- Rosalind Franklin
- Francis Crick
- Kary Mullis (correct)
What is the main purpose of PCR in molecular biology?
What is the main purpose of PCR in molecular biology?
- Amplifying a specific segment of DNA (correct)
- Modifying the entire DNA structure
- Creating new DNA sequences
- Identifying all genetic mutations
In which year was PCR developed?
In which year was PCR developed?
- 1975
- 1965
- 1995
- 1985 (correct)
For what work was Kary Mullis awarded the Nobel Prize?
For what work was Kary Mullis awarded the Nobel Prize?
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Which field benefits from the applications of PCR?
Which field benefits from the applications of PCR?
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What is the primary purpose of PCR in molecular biology?
What is the primary purpose of PCR in molecular biology?
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What earned Kary Mullis the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993?
What earned Kary Mullis the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993?
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Which of the following is NOT an application of PCR?
Which of the following is NOT an application of PCR?
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What field has been revolutionized by the use of PCR?
What field has been revolutionized by the use of PCR?
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In which year was PCR developed?
In which year was PCR developed?
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