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Before carrying out PCR:

Correct answer: C. Primers must be available

  • A. Gene product must be available
  • B. Vector must be available
  • C. Primers must be available
  • D. Bacteriophage must be available

Explanation

As DNA polymerase cannot initiate a polynucleotide chain, rather it can elongate a polynucleotide chain.

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