Which one of the following enzymes is temperature insensitive?
Correct answer: B. Taq Polymerase
- A. DNA Polymerase I
- B. Taq Polymerase
- C. DNA Polymerase III
- D. RNA Polymerase
Explanation
Taq polymerase is an enzyme used in DNA synthesis and proves to be most active at 70 to 80 degree Celsius, and can function even near 100 degree celsius.
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