What is the benefit of using Taq polymerase in PCR? A)Because it is taken from bacteria that live in high temperatures, it doesn't have a proofreading function. B)Because it is taken from bacteria, this enzyme works much more efficiently than other types of DNA polymerase. C)Because it is taken from bacteria that live in high temperatures, it stays active during denaturation steps of the reaction D)Because it is taken from bacteria, it makes fewer mistakes. E)None of the other answer options is correct.

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Taq polymerase is derived from the thermophilic bacterium Thermus aquaticus, which allows it to remain active at the high temperatures used during the denaturation steps of PCR, where DNA strands are separated.

What Is the Benefit of Using Taq Polymerase in PCR