Taq polymerase is the preferred DNA polymerase in PCR because :
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A
It is obtained from a fast breeding bacteria.
B
It can bind with the primers efficiently.
C
It remains active during high temperature.
D
It has high turnover rate.
Correct Answer
It remains active during high temperature.
Detailed Explanation
Repeated amplification is achieved by the use of a thermostable DNA polymerase (isolated from a bacterium, Thermus aquaticus), which remain active during the high temperature induced denaturation of double stranded DNA.
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