Taq Polymerase

**Definition:** A heat stable DNA-DIRECTED DNA POLYMERASE from the bacteria Thermus aquaticus. It is widely used for the amplification of genes through the process of POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION. EC 2.7.7.-.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.913.696.445.308.300.875

**Synonyms:** - Taq DNA Polymerase - Taq1 Polymerase - Thermus aquaticus Polymerase