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Scientists primarily use two different techniques to create multiple copies of a DNA sequence: cloning and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Which of the following statements about these methods is true?

Cloning is more rapid than PCR at creating billions of copies of a DNA sequence.
PCR can be used to translate DNA into a protein, while cloning cannot.
PCR generates more copies of a DNA sequence in less time than cloning.
PCR is better at creating copies of large DNA samples than cloning.

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Answer:

The answer to your question would be Option 3.

PCR generates more copies of a DNA sequence in less time than cloning.

Step-by-step explanation:

PCR creates copies exponentially, creating many copies in a short amount of time.

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Answer:

PCR generates more copies of a DNA sequence in less time than cloning.

Step-by-step explanation:

I took the test.

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