Mass quantities of a target DNA sequence can be obtained by ____.
A) restriction endonuclease digestion only
B) gene cloning only
C) PCR only
D) restriction endonuclease digestion and PCR
E) gene cloning and PCR

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Gene cloning and PCR are both methods used to amplify or obtain large quantities of a target DNA sequence. Gene cloning involves inserting the DNA into a vector and replicating it in a host organism, while PCR amplifies the DNA in vitro.

Mass Quantities of a Target DNA Sequence Can Be Obtained