For the polymerase chain reaction to occur, ____

a. isolated DNA molecules must be primed
b. all DNA fragments must be identical
c. the DNA must remain double stranded
d. a sticky end must be available for the ligase enzyme to function
e. a large sample of DNA is needed


ANSWER: a

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