Question:
The bacterium used by ‘Eli Lilly’, an American Company, to produce insulin chains is
The bacterium used by ‘Eli Lilly’, an American Company, to produce insulin chains is
Updated On: Mar 10, 2026
- Bacillus thuringiensis
- Agrobacterium tumefaciens
- Escherichia coil
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C) : Escherichia coil
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