The Taq polymerase enzyme is obtained from:
Correct answer: C. Thermus aquaticus
- A. Bacillus subtilis
- B. Pseudomonas putida
- C. Thermus aquaticus
- D. Thiobacillus ferroxidans.
Explanation
Taq polymerase, generally used in PCR, is isolated from thermophilic bacterium Thermus aquaticus.
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