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What is the significance of microbes for human survival and well-being?
What is the significance of microbes for human survival and well-being?
Microbes are invaluable for humans to survive and thrive.
Who were the first organisms to be genetically modified?
Who were the first organisms to be genetically modified?
ECOLI bacteria
When were ECOLI bacteria genetically modified?
When were ECOLI bacteria genetically modified?
1973
What is the purpose of genetic engineering in microbes?
What is the purpose of genetic engineering in microbes?
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Give an example of a substance that can be produced through genetic engineering in microbes.
Give an example of a substance that can be produced through genetic engineering in microbes.
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Which organisms were the first to be genetically modified in 1973?
Which organisms were the first to be genetically modified in 1973?
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What is the purpose of genetically modifying bacteria and yeast?
What is the purpose of genetically modifying bacteria and yeast?
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Which substance should be naturally produced in the pancreas to regulate blood sugar?
Which substance should be naturally produced in the pancreas to regulate blood sugar?
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What is the main focus of genetic engineering in microbes?
What is the main focus of genetic engineering in microbes?
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Why were ECOLI bacteria chosen for genetic modification in 1973?
Why were ECOLI bacteria chosen for genetic modification in 1973?
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