Which bacterium was the first to have its genome sequenced?
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Haemophilus influenzae
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Which bacterium was the first to have its genome sequenced?
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Haemophilus influenzae
What is the name of the enzyme HIV uses to integrate its DNA into the host genome?
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Integrase
What is the optimal growth temperature for Escherichia coli?
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37 degrees Celsius
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