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Name the technique used in making copies of a specific segment of DNA

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Technique**: The technique used for making copies of a specific segment of DNA is called PCR. 2. **Full Form of PCR**: PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction. 3. **Purpose of PCR**: The primary purpose of PCR is to amplify a specific segment of DNA, which means creating multiple copies of that segment. ...
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