The polymerase chain reaction relies upon unusual, heat-resistant ________ that were isolated from bacteria living in hot springs.

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The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) relies upon heat-resistant DNA polymerases that can withstand the high temperature changes required during the reaction. These DNA polymerases were initially isolated from bacteria living in hot springs, such as Thermus aquaticus.

The Polymerase Chain Reaction Relies Upon Unusual, Heat-Resistant ________ That