A tumour inducing plasmid widely used in the production of transgenic plant is that of

Escherichia coli

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Bacillus thuringiensis

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Agrobacterium tumefaciens

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Solution

The correct option is D Agrobacterium tumefaciens
A tumor (crown gall) inducing plasmid widely used in the production of transgenic plants is Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Bacillus thuringiensis is used for the production of disease-resistant plants. Other 2 are disease-causing bacteria.

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