The name of the technique used to amplify specific sequences of DNA is:
A)electrophoresis.
B)Southern blot.
C)PCR.
D)hybridization.
E)restriction.

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PCR (polymerase chain reaction) is the technique used to amplify specific sequences of DNA. It involves repeatedly heating and cooling the DNA sample to denature the double-stranded DNA, anneal primers that bind to specific regions of the DNA, and use a heat-stable DNA polymerase to extend and amplify the DNA fragments. Electrophoresis is a technique used to separate DNA fragments based on size, Southern blot is a technique used to detect specific DNA sequences, hybridization is a technique used to detect complementary DNA sequences, and restriction is a technique used to cut DNA at specific sites.

The Name of the Technique Used to Amplify Specific Sequences