Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a technique that amplifies a specific DNA sequence. It involves denaturing DNA, annealing primers to the DNA, and extending the primers to replicate the DNA. Through repeated cycles of heating and cooling, the targeted DNA sequence is exponentially amplified, allowing it to be detected and manipulated. PCR is used to identify infectious organisms like viruses, detect genetic mutations, and replicate DNA for further analysis. Careful primer design is important for PCR to specifically amplify the desired DNA sequence.