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What is the difference between PCR and the RTPCR test?

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What is the difference between PCR and the RTPCR test?

The main difference between RT-PCR and rapid PCR is the type of molecule that is being amplified. RT-PCR amplifies the RNA, whereas rapid PCR amplifies the DNA

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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