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Polymerase Chain Reaction

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-021538

Laboratory technique used to make multiple copies of a segment of DNA. PCR is very precise and can be used to amplify, or copy, a specific DNA target from a mixture of DNA molecules.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-021538
FieldEnvironment
SubjectScience and research
AbbreviationPCR
ReferencesEPA 815-B-04-001; EPA/600/R-18/164
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-021538",
  "term": "Polymerase Chain Reaction",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Laboratory technique used to make multiple copies of a segment of DNA. PCR is very precise and can be used to amplify, or copy, a specific DNA target from a mixture of DNA molecules.",
  "abbreviation": "PCR",
  "subject": "Science and research",
  "references": [
    "EPA 815-B-04-001; EPA/600/R-18/164"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/polymerase-chain-reaction/"
}

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