The polymerase chain reaction (PCR)uses ____ to amplify a particular stretch of DNA.
A) DNA polymerase
B) RNA polymerase
C) restriction enzymes
D) ribosomes
E) repeated sequences

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PCR uses DNA polymerase to amplify a specific region or stretch of DNA by repeatedly copying it in cycles. The DNA polymerase used in PCR is thermostable, meaning it can withstand the high temperatures required in the denaturation step of the PCR process.

The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)uses ____ to Amplify a Particular