The source of Taq polymerase used in PCR is a

Thermophilic fungus

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Mesophilic fungus

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Thermophilic bacterium

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Halophilic bacterium

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Solution

The correct option is A Thermophilic bacterium
Taq polymerase used in PCR is obtained from thermophilic bacteria, Thermus aquaticus. This bacteria can survive at extremely high temperatures. So, the correct answer is option C.

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