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Forensic scientists have to work often with extremely small samples of DNA obtained from the hair or other sources of suspected criminals. However, it is possible to produce DNA finger print from these small samples by using :

A

gene 'gun'

B

gene cloning

C

polymerase chain reaction

D

genetically engineering microorganisms

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