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The primary purpose of PCR is to:

  1. Separate DNA fragments by size
  2. Amplify a specific DNA sequence
  3. Sequence an entire genome
  4. Visualize proteins in a sample
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Correct answer: Amplify a specific DNA sequence

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is used to make millions of copies of a specific DNA segment in vitro. This amplification allows detailed analysis even from very small or degraded DNA samples.

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