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AIt cuts the target DNA
BIt stays active when hot
CIt joins the fragments
DIt synthesises primers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It stays active when hot
Ordinary enzymes would be destroyed at the high denaturation temperature, but the thermostable one remains active.
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