RT-PCR
A) amplifies cDNA fragments.
B) generates synthetic oligonucleotides.
C) allows genes to be expressed in different biological systems.
D) allows for the selective inactivation of specific genes.
E) is the production of pharmaceuticals in farm animals or plants.

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RT-PCR stands for reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, a technique used to amplify RNA sequences. First, reverse transcription is used to convert RNA into cDNA, and then PCR is used to amplify the cDNA fragments. Therefore, RT-PCR amplifies cDNA fragments.