Question

A scientist has a very small sample of DNA. To analyze the DNA, which would be the MOST USEFUL first step for the scientist to follow?

A. Use restriction enzymes to make multiple copies of the DNA.
B. Use the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to make multiple copies of the DNA.
C. Transfer the DNA into bacteria, and allow the bacteria to be replicated many times.
D. Use restriction enzymes to cut the DNA into many small pieces.

Answer 1

Pretty sure C
A. Doesn’t make sense bc restriction enzymes cleave dna into fragments
B. PCR is used to identify organisms that are difficult to culture
D. Once again restriction enzymes just cut the dna up