Which thermophilic bacterium is a common source of polymerase used in polymerase chain reactions (PCRs) for amplifying DNA in vitro?

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Thermus aquaticus is a commonly used source for Taq polymerase, the polymerase enzyme used in PCR reactions. Taq polymerase is able to withstand the high temperatures used in PCR reactions, making it an ideal choice for amplifying DNA in vitro.

Which Thermophilic Bacterium Is a Common Source of Polymerase Used