Three scientists are using different forms of PCR for their research. Abby wants to determine changes in gene expression levels in a tissue, so she uses ________. Bob is trying to extract genetic information from a wooly mammoth fossil, so he uses ________. Chris needs to express a gene in bacteria that matches the form expressed in kidney cells, so she uses ________.

A. RT-PCR;  quantitative RT-PCR;  PCR
B. RT-PCR;  PCR;  quantitative RT-PCR
C. quantitative RT-PCR;  PCR;  RT-PCR
D. quantitative RT-PCR;  RT-PCR;  PCR
E. PCR;  quantitative RT-PCR;  RT-PCR


Answer: C

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