Question

Kary Mullis, the developer of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), said that he thought up the process while he let his mind wander during a drive. How is this an example of creativity in science?
Mullis created a scientific process by using only his imagination rather than by using prior knowledge.
Mullis was able to think his way to a conclusion rather than gather data.
Mullis developed and performed his process in the field instead of in the laboratory.
Mullis was able to imagine the outcome of carrying out a different process.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer will be option-Mullis was able to imagine the outcome of carrying out a different process.

Explanation:

The technique of replicating the DNA artificially or in-vitro is known as the polymerase chain reaction or PCR was discovered by the Kary Mullis.

He was working in a Cetus company on synthesizing oligonucleotides and the detection of point mutation. One day while driving with his partner he went into an intellectual leap and thought about the concept which led to the development of the polymerase chain reaction techniques.

This is an example of creativity in a sense that he was able to think the result of a technique to synthesize new DNA by using opposed primers and repetition of denaturation, annealing and polymerization process will help amplify the DNA.

Thus, the selected option is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

d

Explanation: