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What is the purpose of heating the DNA sample to 94°C during PCR?

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To activate DNA ligase To denature the DNA strands Correct To allow restriction enzymes to cut DNA To prevent contamination

Heating DNA to 94°C during PCR denatures the double-stranded DNA into single strands, allowing primers to bind in the next step.

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