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Name the source organism of taq polymerase. Also, mention the advantage of its use in biotechnology.

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The enzyme taq polymere is isolated from an bacteria named Thermos aquatics.  Since, this bacterium thrives in temperature as high as \[95{}^\text{o}C,\]this enzyme can also tolerate high temperature without undergoing denaturation. Therefore, this enzyme is used in PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) instead of a normal DNA polymerase.