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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was developed in what year?
Options
A 1990
B 1995
C 1985
D 1983
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was invented by Kary Mullis in 1983 while working at Cetus Corporation. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for this invention in 1993.

Hint

This revolutionary technique was developed in the early 1980s.

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