Biotechnology- Principles and Processes Question 19
19. The taq polymerase enzyme is obtained from
(a) Thermus aquaticus
(b) Thiobacillus ferroxidans
(c) Bacillus subtilis
(d) Pseudomonas putida
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Answer : a
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(a) The Taq polymerase enzyme is obtained from Thermus aquaticus which lives in hot springs. The function of Taq DNA polymerase in PCR is to amplify or synthesise DNA or gene of interest for various downstream application. It’s a type of thermostable DNA polymerase, can work at higher temperature as well.
