Polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, is performed with thermostable DNA polymerase enzymes isolated from thermophilic bacteria like Thermus aquaticus. Speculate on why these enzymes do not denature at higher temperatures, as would polymerases isolated from nonthermophiles like humans.

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The Answer of Polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, is performed with thermostable DNA polymerase enzymes isolated from thermophilic bacteria like Thermus aquaticus. Speculate on why these enzymes do not denature at higher temperatures, as would polymerases isolated from nonthermophiles like humans.

Polymerase Chain Reaction, or PCR, Is Performed with Thermostable DNA