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.

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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.

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Mullis created a scientific process by using only his imagination rather than using prior knowledge.