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Taq polymerase is obtained from _______(a) S.typhi(b) E.coli(c) Thermus aquaticus(d) ThermophilusI had been asked this question during a job interview.This interesting question is from Biotechnology topic in portion Biotechnology Principles and Processes of Biology – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (c) Thermus aquaticus Best EXPLANATION: Taq polymerase is a TYPE of DNA polymerase obtained from the BACTERIA Thermus aquaticus. It is a THERMOPHILIC bacteria and its polymerase remains active at high temperatures (>80°C). |
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