Question

In genetic engineering, Agrobacterium is used as a vector for cloning genes in plants because

• A. They have ability to transform normal cell into tumour cells.
• B. They are easily available.
• C. They infect all plant and animal cells.
• D. They are pathogenic.

Answer 1

The correct option is A They have ability to transform normal cell into tumour cells.

Agrobacterium tumifaciens, a pathogen of many dicot plants, is able to deliver a piece of DNA known as 'T-DNA' to transform normal plant cells to tumour cells.