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Ricardo is using polymerase chain reaction to quickly make copies of a segment of DNA. Ricardo needs to measure an exact amount of solution in order to place the solution in a test tube with the DNA that is to be copied. Which of the following tools should Ricardo use to measure the solution? A.

measuring cup
B.
micropipette
C.
scale
D.
a second test tube

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It would be B. micropipette because you can measure more precisely with this form of lab apparatus.
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Answer:

The correct answer is option B. "micropipette".

Step-by-step explanation:

Micropipette is an essential laboratory apparatus to transfer a defined amount of liquid from one reservoir to another. The micropipettes are highly accurate and precise with different ranges of volumes to fit to the operator necessities. A specialized technique, such as the polymerase chain reaction that Ricardo is performing, requires the use of micropipettes to measure and transfer microliters of solutions.

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