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Was Kary Mullis awarded any significant prizes along with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993?

  • Yes, the Japan Prize

  • No, only the Nobel Prize

  • Yes, the Lavoisier Medal

  • Yes, but it was a secretive award

Answer

Yes, in addition to the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993, Kary Mullis was also awarded the Japan Prize. The Japan Prize is a prestigious award that is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology. Mullis was awarded the prize in 1993 for his work on the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), a technique that allows for the rapid amplification of DNA.
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