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18. Biotechnology - Part 1 of 2

18. Biotechnology - Part 1 of 2

18. Biotechnology / Introduction to Polymerase Chain Reaction / Problem 8

What is the main reason for using Taq polymerase during the PCR?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

It can synthesize new DNA without primer and is primer-independent

B

It remains active at the high temperatures required for DNA denaturation

C

Taq polymerase is the enzyme that works best at 120 °C

D

None of the above

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