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If primers used in a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) anneal to the template DNA in an incorrect orientation, what will be the most likely result?

A

A-T pairs would form three hydrogen bonds instead of two

B

The antiparallel structure would convert to parallel

C

DNA synthesis would not occur in the desired direction

D

The hydrogen bonds between base pairs would be reversed

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