You have discovered a very small amount of DNA from an ancient organism that you want to save and study. What is the very first thing you should do to allow you to study this DNA in the lab?

A. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
B. Gel electrophoresis
C. Insert the DNA into a vector
D. RT-PCR


Answer: A

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