The Polymerase Used in PCR Was Isolated from ____, Which

question 17

Multiple Choice

The polymerase used in PCR was isolated from ____, which typically lives in ____.

• A)Escherichia coli; the mammalian gut
• B)Haemophilus influenzae; hot springs
• C)Homo sapiens; warm climates
• D)Thermus aquaticus; hydrothermal vents
• E)Streptococcus pneumoniae; mucous membranes

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Definitions:

Evidence-Based Measure

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Reliability

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Secondary Gains

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Belligerent Attitude

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