Taq Polymerase Formed the Basis of a Multibillion-Dollar Industry Of

question 5

Multiple Choice

Taq polymerase formed the basis of a multibillion-dollar industry of:

• A) comparative genomics
• B) recombinant DNA
• C) X-ray diffraction
• D) DNA amplification
• E) DNA sequencing

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Definitions:

Porosity

The measure of void spaces in a material, such as rock or soil, often expressed as a percentage of the total volume.

Natural Cement

Material formed when certain minerals dissolve in water and then precipitate, binding sediment grains together into a solid mass.

Fractures

Breaks or cracks in rock caused by physical stress, often resulting in significant geological structures.

Unsaturated Zone

The layer of ground above the water table where pores are not fully saturated with water.