polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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A laboratory technique to rapidly amplify pre-determined regions of double-stranded DNA. Generally involves the use of a heat-stable DNA polymerase.
Source:
PAC, 1997, 69, 1251. 'Glossary of terms used in bioinorganic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1997)' on page 1293 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199769061251)