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BiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsGenetically Modified CropsEasy2 minPYQ_2026
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The Ti plasmid used in genetic engineering in plants is obtained from -------------.
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C
Solution:
The Ti (Tumor-inducing) plasmid is widely used as a cloning vector for genetic engineering in plants. It is naturally found in the soil bacteriumAgrobacterium tumefaciens, which causes crown gall disease in dicot plants. The plasmid is modified to remove its pathogenic genes while retaining its ability to transfer genetic material into the plant genome.
Answer:Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Biotechnology and Its ApplicationsSubtopic:Genetically Modified Crops
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