Question: is taq dna polymerase a protein?
Answer: Taq DNA Polymerase. Taq DNA polymerase is an 832-amino acid protein with an inferred molecular weight of 93,920 and a specific activity of 292,000 units/ mg; optimal polymerization activity is achieved at 75–80 ° C, with half-maximal activity at 60–70 ° C (Lawyer et al., 1993; see also Table 1).