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The taq polymerase enzyme is obtained from:

  • Option 1)

    Thermus aquaticus

  • Option 2)

    Thiobacillus ferroxidans

  • Option 3)

    Bacillus subtilis

  • Option 4)

    Pseudomonas putida

 

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As we discussed in

Taq polymerase -

Are DNA polymerase, which was isolated from Thermophilous aquaticus. They are themostable DNA polymerase.

Pfu->another themostable polymerase isolated from pyrococeus furiosus

- wherein

They can synthesize DNA at high temp (94^{\circ}) without degradation

 

 Tag polymerase is obtained from Thermophilous aquaticus.


Option 1)

Thermus aquaticus

Correct

Option 2)

Thiobacillus ferroxidans

Incorrect

Option 3)

Bacillus subtilis

Incorrect

Option 4)

Pseudomonas putida

Incorrect

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