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10.Biotechnology and its Application
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Palaeontologists unearthed a human skull during excavation. A small fragment of the scalp tissue was still attached to it. Only little $DNA$ could be extracted from it. If the genes of the ancient man need to be analysed, the best way of getting sufficient amount of $DNA$ from this extract is

A

By hybridizing the $DNA$ with a $DNA$ probe

B

By subjection the $DNA$ to polymerase chain reaction

C

By subjecting the $DNA$ to gel electrophoresis

D

By treating the $DNA$ with restriction endonucleases

Solution

The Polymerase Chain Reaction $(PCR)$ is a technique by which small samples of $DNA$ can be quickly amplified. Starting with only one gene sized piece of $DNA$, this technique is used to make literally billions of copies in only a few hours.

Standard 12
Biology

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