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The source of Taq polymerase used in PCR is a :

A

Thermophilic fungus

B

Meophilic fungus

C

Themophilic bacterium

D

Halophilic bacterium

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The correct Answer is:
C
Saurce of Taq polymerase used in PCR is a thermophilic bacterium.
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