Question

The common bacteria used in genetic engineering is _____

• A. S.typhi
• B. E.coli
• C. Rhizobium
• D. S.aureus

Answer 1

Answer:

B. E.coli

• E.coli is the bacteria most commonly used in genetic engineering.

• It is a model organism. It can be easily and inexpensively cultured within a laboratory.

• It grows at a faster rate and has a doubling time of approximately 20 minutes.