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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 'fingerprint from these small samples by using

A

gene gun

B

gene cloning

C

polymerase chain reaction

D

genetically engineered microorganisms

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C
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