Which of the following characterizes the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?
A) produces multiple copies of DNA segments
B) requires small amount of the source DNA
C) the key to the process is a thermally stable enzyme
D) involves temperature cycling
E) all of these

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All of the options characterize the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). PCR produces multiple copies of DNA segments, requires a small amount of the source DNA, the key to the process is a thermostable enzyme, and involves temperature cycling.

Which of the Following Characterizes the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)