When DNA replication halts in a polymerase chain reaction,owing to the incorporation of a tagged base into a growing DNA chain,a(n)_____ results.
A)partial DNA molecule
B)template strand
C)complementary sequence
D)first-generation DNA molecule

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Incorporation of a tagged base into a growing DNA chain during PCR can cause premature termination of DNA synthesis, resulting in the formation of truncated or partial DNA molecules. This is a common occurrence in PCR, especially when using non-standard or modified nucleotides. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately reflect the outcome of halted DNA synthesis due to tagged base incorporation during PCR.

When DNA Replication Halts in a Polymerase Chain Reaction,owing to the Incorporation