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PCR is done by a machine:

Correct answer: B. Thermocycler

  • A. Replicator
  • B. Thermocycler
  • C. Chemocycler
  • D. Cycler

Explanation

PCR-Machines are based on Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and produce copies of genes exponentially. The PCR cycling reactions are carried out in an automated thermocycler, which is capable of heating and cooling the reaction tubes in a short span of time.

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