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TAQ DNA POLYMERASE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
CONT

During the study, we found that the Taq DNA polymerase used for PCR [polymerase chain reaction] adds on a single extra base (usually an A) at the end of a large fraction of the newly synthesized chains. These had to be removed by the Klenow fragment of DNA polymerase to insure restoration of the gene sequence.

OBS

Used for polymerase chain reaction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

ADN polymérase thermorésistante extraite de la bactérie Thermus aquaticus et utilisée par l'amplification élective du ADN in vitro [...] à température élevée (aux environs de 70°).

OBS

Taq : Thermus aquaticus.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
DEF

ADN polimerasa termoestable aislada de la bacteria termofílica Thermus aquaticus, muy utilizada en [reacción en cadena de la polimerasa].

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