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What are transgenic bacteria? Illustrate using any one example.

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Transgenic bacteria are the genetically modified bacteria where foreign desirable genes introduced e.g., The genetically modified streptococcus produce the enzyme streptokinase.
It is used as clot-buster for removing clots from blood vessels of patients who have undergone cardial infraction leading to heart attack.
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