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Which of the following has popularised the PCR (polymerase chain reactions)?

A

Easy availability of DNA template

B

Availability of synthetic primers

C

Availability of cheap deoxyribonucleotides

D

Availability of ‘Thermostable’ DNA polymerase

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The correct Answer is:
D
Thermus aquaticus is a bacterium that lives in hot springs and Taq polymerase it identified as the enzyme that can withstand the protein denaturing condition (high temperature) required during PCR
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