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PCR is used for...

PCR is used for

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Reverse transcribing RNA into DNA

B

Digesting DNA

C

Amplifying DNA

D

Amplifying proteins and separating DNA

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding PCR**: PCR stands for Polymerase Chain Reaction. It is a technique used to amplify a specific segment of DNA, making millions of copies of a particular DNA sequence. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option 1**: Reverse transcribing RNA into DNA - This process is known as reverse transcription, not PCR. - **Option 2**: Digesting DNA - This refers to the process of cutting DNA into smaller fragments, typically using restriction enzymes, which is not the purpose of PCR. - **Option 3**: Amplifying DNA - This is the primary function of PCR, where a small amount of DNA is exponentially amplified. - **Option 4**: Amplifying proteins and separating DNA - PCR specifically amplifies DNA, not proteins. 3. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis of the options, the correct answer is that PCR is used for amplifying DNA. **Final Answer**: PCR is used for amplifying DNA. ---
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