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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Scientist and Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine.

To establish whether a newborn calf is a transgenic animal, scientists use PCR. PCR can quickly establish whether the transgene is present or absent in the calf’s DNA.

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