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Name a 'natural genetic engineer' of plants.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Term 'Natural Genetic Engineer':** - The term refers to an organism that can naturally modify the genetic material of another organism, in this case, plants. 2. **Identifying the Organism:** - The organism that fits this description for plants is *Agrobacterium tumefaciens*. ...
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