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Why is Taq polymerase used in $\mathrm{PCR}$ rather than other DNA polymerases? a. Taq polymerase is a synthetic enzyme that produces DNA strands at a faster rate than natural polymerases. b. Taq polymerase is a heat-stable form of DNA polymerase that can function after exposure to the high temperatures necessary for $\mathrm{PCR}$ c. Taq polymerase is easier to isolate than other DNA polymerases. d. Taq polymerase is the DNA polymerase commonly produced by most eukaryotic cells. e. All of the above are correct.

          Why is Taq polymerase used in $\mathrm{PCR}$ rather than other DNA polymerases?
a. Taq polymerase is a synthetic enzyme that produces DNA strands at a faster rate than natural polymerases.
b. Taq polymerase is a heat-stable form of DNA polymerase that can function after exposure to the high temperatures necessary for $\mathrm{PCR}$
c. Taq polymerase is easier to isolate than other DNA polymerases.
d. Taq polymerase is the DNA polymerase commonly produced by most eukaryotic cells.
e. All of the above are correct.

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Why is Taq polymerase used in $\mathrm{PCR}$ rather than other DNA polymerases? a. Taq polymerase is a synthetic enzyme that produces DNA strands at a faster rate than natural polymerases. b. Taq polymerase is a heat-stable form of DNA polymerase that can function after exposure to the high temperatures necessary for $\mathrm{PCR}$ c. Taq polymerase is easier to isolate than other DNA polymerases. d. Taq polymerase is the DNA polymerase commonly produced by most eukaryotic cells. e. All of the above are correct.

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