Common bacteria used in genetic engineering is-

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  1. E. Coli
  2. Spirillum
  3. Rhizobium
  4. Diplococcus

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Option 1 : E. Coli
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The correct answer is E. Coli.

Key Points

  • The common bacteria used in genetic engineering is E. Coli.
    • Escherichia coli  - 
      • It is widely used in biotechnological processes for various purposes.
      • EcoRI is a restriction enzyme obtained from this bacteria.
      • The cloning vector pBR322 is also obtained from E. Coli.

Additional Information

  • Agrobacterium Tumifaciens is also used in genetic engineering.
    • This is a bacterium that contains the Ti-plasmid.
    • This plasmid can be genetically modified to be used as cloning vectors.
    • It can efficiently deliver the gene of our interest into the host plant.

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