Asked in UHS MDCAT 2017 2017Moderate

This is the 1st heat-stable component used in PCR:

Correct answer: C. Taq-polymerase

  • A. Taq-isomerase
  • B. Taq-helicase
  • C. Taq-polymerase
  • D. Taq SSBp

Explanation

Taq-polymerase is a polymerase enzyme extracted from the heat-stable bacteria called Thermus aquaticus which lives in hot springs. The bacteria has its enzymes adapted to work in extreme heat making Taq polymerase a heat-stable compound.

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