Which of the following statements about PCR is not true?

A. The amount of DNA doubles with each replication cycle.
B. PCR can create millions of copies of a segment of DNA in a test tube.
C. PCR stands for "polymerizing copies of RNA."
D. The target is repeatedly replicated.
E. PCR uses DNA polymerase.


Answer: C

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