Why is it so important to be able to amplify DNA fragments when studying genes?

Why is it so important to be able to amplify DNA fragments when studying genes?


A) DNA fragments are too small to use individually.
B) A gene may represent only a millionth of the cell's DNA.
C) Restriction enzymes cut DNA into fragments that are too small.
D) A clone requires multiple copies of each gene per clone.
E) It is important to have multiple copies of DNA in the case of laboratory error.

Answer:  B