Question

    Ti Plasmid is present

    in
    A Agrobacterium radibacter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Agrobacterium tumefaciens Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Xylella fastidiosa Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Xanthomonas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ti plasmid , present in the bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens. plays a crucial role in the bacterium's ability to transfer genetic material to plant cells, which can lead to the formation of crown gall tumors in plants. In biotechnology, Ti plasmids are utilized as vectors to introduce specific genes into plant cells for genetic engineering and plant transformation purposes.

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