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Question
Which one of the following statements is true regarding DNA polymerase used in PCR?
Options
It is used to ligate introduced DNA in recipient cells
It serves as a selectable marker
It is isolated from a Virus
It remains active at a high temperature
Solution
It remains active at a high temperature
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