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In PCR, why is a DNA polymerase derived from an extreme thermophile bacteria species used rather than a DNA polymerase derived from a mesophile bacteria species?

Name: In PCR, why is a DNA polymerase derived from an extreme thermophile bacteria species used rather than a DNA polymerase derived from a mesophile bacteria species?
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          In PCR, why is a DNA polymerase derived from an extreme thermophile bacteria species used rather than a DNA polymerase derived from a mesophile bacteria species?

In PCR, why is a DNA polymerase derived from an extreme thermophile bacteria species used rather than a DNA polymerase derived from a mesophile bacteria species?

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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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Solved by Expert Maitreya E

06/08/2022

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This stability is crucial for the PCR process, which involves multiple cycles of heating and cooling to denature and replicate DNA strands. ** Show more…

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In PCR, why is a DNA polymerase derived from an extreme thermophile bacteria species used rather than a DNA polymerase derived from a mesophile bacteria species?