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Genetically engineered human insulin is produced in

A
Yeast
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Escherichia coli
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Rhizopus
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Entamoeba coli
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Solution

The correct option is B Escherichia coli
Recombinant insulin
Recombinant insulin (humulin) is produced in Escherichia coli bacteria. It is produced by cloning genes of human A and B peptides of insulin separately in different E.coli bacteria. In the end, disulfide bonds are created in between both the peptides to form functional insulin.

Final answer:
(c) Escherichia coli

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