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Q. Which of these statements about Taq polymerase used during PCR is not correct?

NTA AbhyasNTA Abhyas 2020Biotechnology : Principles and Processes

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Taq polymerase is a thermostable DNA polymerase found in thermophilic bacteria Thermus aquaticus. Its optimum temperature for activity is approx. $75^\circ$-$80^\circ C$. Taq polymerase is well-suited for PCR because it is able to withstand the temperature of up to 95°C required for DNA strand separation without denaturing.