If there is a limited amount of genetic material, DNA analysis can still be undertaken through a process called Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The basis of PCR is that it
mimics the cell's ability to replicate DNA.

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PCR amplifies a specific segment of DNA, effectively creating millions of copies of that segment, allowing for detailed analysis even from very small amounts of starting material. This process mimics the natural DNA replication mechanism in cells.

If There Is a Limited Amount of Genetic Material, DNA