The polymerase chain reaction has revolutionized genetics because
A)it is capable of making virtually unlimited copies of DNA for study.
B)it is capable of making copies of DNA with very little starting material.
C)it is capable of making large numbers of DNA copies very quickly.
D)All of these
E)A and B only

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The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is capable of all three of the options listed: making virtually unlimited copies of DNA for study, making copies of DNA with very little starting material, and making large numbers of DNA copies quickly. PCR has revolutionized genetics by allowing scientists to study genetic material in a much more efficient and detailed way, leading to many breakthroughs in the field.

The Polymerase Chain Reaction Has Revolutionized Genetics Because