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ZOOLOGY

Why are thermostable enzymes used in PCR?

Thermostable enzymes, such as Taq polymerase, are used in PCR because they remain active during high-temperature DNA denaturation. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Zoology section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 - Rationalized Edition for Class XI and XII), Topic: Structural organization, physiology, human health and related concepts as per latest syllabus.

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ZOOLOGY

Why are thermostable enzymes used in PCR?

Thermostable enzymes, such as Taq polymerase, are used in PCR because they remain active during high-temperature DNA denaturation. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Principles of Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance and Biotechnology, Topic: Genetics, DNA techniques and applications.

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