Which of the following statements about PCR is true?

A. PCR uses DNA polymerase.
B. PCR stands for "polymerizing copies of RNA."
C. PCR can create several copies of a segment of DNA in a test tube.
D. One new strand of DNA is created with each replication cycle.


Answer: A

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