Polymerase chain reaction:
A)allows for the rapid amplification of a billion copies of DNA without needing a living cell
B)can be applied to historic samples and to criminal investigations
C)requires oligonucleotides to cut DNA into smaller pieces
D)two of the above are true

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A and B are correct. PCR enables the rapid amplification of DNA segments without the need for living cells and has applications in various fields including forensic science and the study of historical samples. C is incorrect because PCR uses oligonucleotides as primers, not to cut DNA.

Polymerase Chain Reaction