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Two microbes found to be very useful in genetic engineering are :
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In genetic engineering, the two most widely used microbes are:
• Escherichia coli – used for gene cloning and recombinant DNA work.
• Agrobacterium tumefaciens – used to transfer genes into plants.
Other options are not commonly used for genetic engineering.
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