A small amount of DNA is collected from a crime scene. However, the amount of DNA collected is insufficient to perform the necessary experiments to link a suspect to the crime. Which method could be utilized to increase the amount of DNA?

A. polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
B. microarray analysis
C. DNA sequencing
D. gel electrophoresis
E. fluorescent labeling of DNA


Answer: A

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