Why is the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) so useful for DNA fingerprinting?

A) It can produce millions of copies from tiny amounts of DNA.
B) It can be used to compare DNA from different individuals.
C) It can identify the complete sequence of a gene.
D) It can allow scientists to visualize the DNA of specific individuals.


A

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