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The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology was discovered by

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Kary Mullis
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Rosalind Franklin
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Craig Venter
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Maxam and Gilbert
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Solution

The correct option is C Kary Mullis
PCR is a revolutionary method developed by Kary Mullis in the 1980s. It is used for the amplification of DNA. It is based on using the ability of DNA polymerase to synthesise new strand of DNA complementary to the offered template strand.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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