Question

    Which bacterium is commonly used in genetic engineering

    for gene transfer?
    A Bacillus thuringiensis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pseudomonas syringae Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rhizobium meliloti Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Agrobacterium tumefaciens Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Xanthomonas campestris Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Agrobacterium tumefaciens is widely used in genetic engineering due to its natural ability to transfer T-DNA from its Ti plasmid into plant genomes, making it a key tool for transgenic crop development.

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