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.-.
Other names aquaticus Polymerase, Thermus; Polymerase, Thermus aquaticus; Polymerase, Taq1; Polymerase, Taq DNA; Polymerase, Taq; DNA Polymerase, Taq; Thermus aquaticus Polymerase; Taq1 Polymerase; Taq DNA Polymerase