Which of the following methods of DNA amplification does NOT require cloning?
a. reverse transcription
b. polymerase chain reaction
c. cloned DNA
d. reverse transcription and polymerase chain reaction
e. polymerase chain reaction and cloned DNA
B
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A) slow virus. B) protozoan. C) mite. D) bacterium. E) prion.
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