During which PCR step do primers bind to the template DNA?
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Correct answer: Primer annealing
Annealing occurs at a lower temperature (typically 50–65 °C), allowing primers to bind to their complementary sequences on the template DNA. This step determines the specificity of PCR amplification.
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