In a PCR, the target DNA is
A) complexed with RNA.
B) made using reverse transcriptase.
C) exponentially amplified over many cycles of PCR.
D) separated so that the solution can be electrophoresed and a Northern blot performed.

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In a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), the target DNA is exponentially amplified over many cycles, each cycle doubling the amount of target DNA, leading to a massive increase in the specific DNA segment of interest.

In a PCR, the Target DNA Is