Thermostable DNA Polymerase Enzyme

Definition

This is an enzyme that can withstand high temperatures and is used to amplify segments of DNA via polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Related terms

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): A method widely used in molecular biology to make several copies of a specific segment of DNA quickly and accurately.

Enzyme:

Proteins that act as biological catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions within cells without being consumed in the process.

DNA Amplification: An increase in the number of copies of a specific region of DNA.