PCR

Once the DNA is extracted, scientists need to make lots of ‘photocopies’ of the gene in order to detect it.  The process of making these copies is known as polymerase chain reaction, or PCR.  Learn more below.

Polymerase Chain Reaction from PASSeL on MediaHub.

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