In your BABS1201 labs you set up a PCR to screen DNA samples for deletions in the Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy gene. What was the purpose of adding Taq DNA polymerase to the PCR tube in this activity?

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To label the DNA samples with fluorescent tags for easy identification.

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To amplify specific DNA sequences by synthesising new DNA strands.

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To separate the DNA strands during thermal cycling.

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To prevent DNA degradation during the PCR process.

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To adjust the pH of the PCR mix.

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