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polymerase chain reaction  

Definition

  • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a rapid and powerful procedure that is used to produce millions of copies of a specific DNA sequence from a single DNA fragment. For inventing the procedure, Kary B. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Polymerase Chain Reaction]

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