What is the number of (approximately) genes in E. coli ?

4000

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6000

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10000

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18000

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The correct option is B 6000
Escherichia coli is a gram negative facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium of the genus Escherichia that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms. Most E.coli strains are harmless. They contain nearly 6000 genes.

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