Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20.2, Problem 2TC
Some of the enzymes that have important uses in molecular biology procedure are extracted from prokaryotes that live in hot springs. Can you guess why?
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Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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