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What year was the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) invented?
What year was the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) invented?
- 1976
- 1983 (correct)
- 1993
- 2000
Who was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993 for their work related to PCR?
Who was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993 for their work related to PCR?
- Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins
- Kary Mullis and Michael Smith (correct)
- Francis Crick and James Watson
- Barbara McClintock and Thomas Hunt Morgan
What is the main purpose of PCR?
What is the main purpose of PCR?
- To create new DNA sequences
- To make millions to billions of copies of a specific DNA sample rapidly (correct)
- To identify protein structures
- To analyze RNA samples
In what field is PCR now a common and often indispensable technique used?
In what field is PCR now a common and often indispensable technique used?
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What do the majority of PCR methods rely on?
What do the majority of PCR methods rely on?
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What is the main purpose of molecular cloning?
What is the main purpose of molecular cloning?
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What does the term 'cloning' refer to in molecular cloning?
What does the term 'cloning' refer to in molecular cloning?
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What is the source of DNA used in molecular cloning?
What is the source of DNA used in molecular cloning?
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What is the initial step in a conventional molecular cloning experiment?
What is the initial step in a conventional molecular cloning experiment?
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What is the role of vector DNA in molecular cloning?
What is the role of vector DNA in molecular cloning?
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