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What does heat do to DNA-digesting enzymes

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Gel-shift effects can be minimized by heat inactivation of enzymes after digestion, typically by incubation at 65°C or 80°C for 10 to 20 minutes. ... These methods will denature the enzyme, releasing it from the DNA fragment (Figure 9B).
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