Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
Why is Taq polymerase preferred in PCR ?...

Why is Taq polymerase preferred in PCR ? Mention the source of this enzyme.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Thermositable Taq polymerase can withstand high temperatures as it is resistant to denaturing . Hence, it is used in PCR techniques for amplifying short DNA segments and at the same time be siable to high temperatures used in the technique.
The source of this enzyme is Thermus aquaticus.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 4

    ICSE|Exercise PART II|33 Videos

  • SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 3

    ICSE|Exercise PART II|56 Videos

  • SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 5

    ICSE|Exercise PART II (SECTION C) All the questions are compulsory.|6 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Taq polymerase enzyme is used in

Source of Taq polymerase used in PCR is a

The source of Taq polymerase used in PCR is a :

The source of Taq polymerase used in PCR is a :

Why is buffalo hide preferred?

What is true about DNA polymerase used in PCR

Name the source organism that possesses Taq polymerase. What is so special about the function of this enzyme?

Mention only two functions of enzymes.

DNA polymerase or taq enzyme used in PCR is isolated from

Taq polymerase is isolated from a

ICSE-SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 4-PART II
  1. Describe the characteristics a cloning vector must possess.

    Text Solution

    |

  2. Define Parasitism

    Text Solution

    |

  3. In commensalism

    Text Solution

    |

  4. Define and give one examples of each: Mutualism

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Describe the termination process of transcription in bacteria.

    Text Solution

    |

  6. What is single cell protein ? Give its source and significance.

    Text Solution

    |

  7. Define sacred groves. What is their role in the conservation of biodiv...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Explain the birth rate and death rate in population with the help of a...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. Represent diagrammatically three kinds of age - pyramids for humn...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. How has biotechnology been useful in controlling nematode infection in...

    Text Solution

    |

  11. What are areas which have been responsible for the recent advances in ...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. Why is Taq polymerase preferred in PCR ? Mention the source of this en...

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Name three assisted reproductive technologies that help infertile coup...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. Explain how this act as contraceptive: Cu-T

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Explain how the act as contraceptive: Saheli

    Text Solution

    |

  16. (a) List any four characteristics of an ideal contraceptive. (b) Nam...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Give any four reasons for Mendel's success.

    Text Solution

    |

  18. Give scientific terms for the following: Flower having both male and...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. How are the following formed and involved in DNA packaging in a nucleu...

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Differentiate between Euchromatin and Heterochromatin.

    Text Solution

    |