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Published on: August 21, 2026
In a cell, the separation of DNA strands is brought about by the enzyme DNA helicase, whereas in PCR, the separation of DNA strands is due to :
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In PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), the separation of DNA strands is achieved by high temperature (~94–96°C) during the denaturation step.
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