Which microorganism is commonly employed in genetic engineering to produce insulin?

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Published
11 Apr 2022
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28 May 2026

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Escherichia coli bacteria are widely used in genetic engineering to manufacture human insulin due to their rapid growth and ability to express recombinant proteins efficiently. Other listed microorganisms are not typically utilized for insulin production.

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