Overview
DNA
polymerase is an enzyme found in all living cells, and plays a
key role in the continuity of life. Its central function in the cell is
to duplicate genetic information. DNA polymerases from different
organisms have highly conserved structure, indicating that they perform
important, irreplaceable functions. During cell division, DNA
polymerase
copies all of the DNA in the cell and passes a copy to each daughter
cell. Apart from this, DNA polymerase has also found its way to almost
every lab in the world, serving as a priceless tool in research.
Taq DNA polymerase is obtained from the organism Thermus aquaticus, a bacterium that lives in hot springs and is homologous to Escherichia coli DNA polymerase. Because of this, the DNA polymerase obtained from Thermus aquaticus is highly thermostable. It is this property of Taq polymerase that has led it to being a priceless tool in the field of biology.
Taq DNA polymerase is obtained from the organism Thermus aquaticus, a bacterium that lives in hot springs and is homologous to Escherichia coli DNA polymerase. Because of this, the DNA polymerase obtained from Thermus aquaticus is highly thermostable. It is this property of Taq polymerase that has led it to being a priceless tool in the field of biology.
Structure
Mechanism
Uses
References