Which of the following is true about Taq polymerase?
1)It does not contain a built-in 3¢ ® 5¢ proofreading activity
2)It produces a higher than normal frequency of replication errors
3)It is derived from a bacteria known as Thermus aquaticus
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 1 and 3
E) All of these

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Taq polymerase, derived from the bacterium Thermus aquaticus, lacks a 3' to 5' proofreading activity, leading to a higher frequency of replication errors during PCR amplification.

Which of the Following Is True About Taq Polymerase