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    Agrobacterium is widely used for gene transfer

    because
    A Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a widespread naturally occurring soil bacterium that causes crown gall Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B has the ability to introduce new genetic material into the plant cell with relatively high efficiency. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The genetic material that is introduced is called T DNA (transferred DNA) which is located on a Ti plasmid. A Ti plasmid is a circular piece of DNA found in almost all bacteria. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The presence of gall represents the manifestation of transfer and expression of additional DNA in plant cells. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All the abovementioned statements make Agrobacterium a widely used medium for gene transfer for both scientific and commercial purposes.

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