NEET Biology Biotechnology : Principles And Processes Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Biotechnology: Principles and Processes

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    A biologist intends to use a polymerase chain reaction to perform a genetic task. The biologist probably is trying to:

    A) discover new genes.

    B) clone a gene.

    C) cut DNA into many small fragments.

    D) isolate DNA from a living cell.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] PCR is a way to dramatically increase the numbers of a particular sequence of DNA (or an entire gene). This technique is most useful when cloning DNA, since prior knowledge of the DNA sequence must first be obtained.


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