The function of the polymerase chain reaction in genetic engineering is to
A)cut DNA into many fragments.
B)carry DNA into a new cell.
C)link together newly joined fragments of DNA.
D)make multiple copies of a specific segment of DNA.
E)separate fragments of DNA by their length and electrical charges.

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The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique used to amplify a specific segment of DNA, making millions of copies of it.

The Function of the Polymerase Chain Reaction in Genetic Engineering