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The thermostable enzyme , ''Taq'' and ''Pfu'', is isolated from thermophilic bacteria are :

A

DNA ligases

B

RNA polymerases

C

DNA polymerases

D

Restriction endonucleases

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about thermostable enzymes, specifically "Taq" and "Pfu", which are isolated from thermophilic bacteria. 2. **Identifying Thermostable Enzymes**: Thermostable enzymes are those that can function at high temperatures. Taq polymerase is derived from the bacterium *Thermus aquaticus*, and Pfu polymerase is derived from *Pyrococcus furiosus*. Both are known for their stability and activity at elevated temperatures. 3. **Recognizing the Function of Taq and Pfu**: Both Taq and Pfu are types of DNA polymerases. Their primary function is to synthesize new strands of DNA during processes like the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). 4. **Analyzing the Options**: The options provided are: - DNA ligases - RNA polymerases - DNA polymerases - Restriction endonucleases Among these, DNA polymerases are the enzymes that match the description of Taq and Pfu. 5. **Eliminating Incorrect Options**: - **DNA ligases**: These enzymes join DNA fragments together but do not synthesize DNA. - **RNA polymerases**: These synthesize RNA from a DNA template, not DNA itself. - **Restriction endonucleases**: These cut DNA at specific sites but do not synthesize it. 6. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is DNA polymerases, as Taq and Pfu are both thermostable enzymes that perform DNA polymerization. **Final Answer**: DNA polymerases. ---
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