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NEET (UG) 2025 — Question 108

Which of the following genetically engineered organisms was used by Eli Lilly to prepare human insulin?

Option A:
Bacterium
Correct
Option B:
Yeast
Option C:
Virus
Option D:
Phage

Answer: A

Step-by-step solution

Eli Lilly used genetically engineered bacteria (specifically $\ce{E. coli}$ ) to produce human insulin commercially. The bacterium was the first organism successfully engineered for insulin production. Therefore, the correct option is A.

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Exam: NEET (UG) 2025
Paper: 2025 paper
Subject: Zoology
Chapter: Biotechnology and its Applications
Topic: Biotechnological Applications in Medicine

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