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Published on: August 11, 2026
Taq polymerase is used in, polymerase chain reaction, because:
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Taq polymerase is a thermostable enzyme isolated from the bacterium Thermus aquaticus.
• PCR involves repeated heating (≈94–95°C) for DNA denaturation.
• Most enzymes would denature at this temperature, but Taq polymerase remains stable and active, allowing DNA synthesis at ~72°C.
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