The polymerase chain reaction involves all of the following except
A)replicating DNA outside a cell.
B)multiplying the number of copies of an individual's entire genome.
C)multiplying short strands of DNA.
D)using a DNA thermal cycler.

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The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a laboratory technique used to replicate DNA outside of a cell. It involves multiplying short strands of DNA using a DNA thermal cycler. However, it does not involve multiplying the number of copies of an individual's entire genome, which would require sequencing technology.

The Polymerase Chain Reaction Involves All of the Following Except