T1 plasmid is used for making transgenic plants. It is obtained from
A
Azotobacter
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B
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
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C
Rhizobium in leguminous root
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D
Yeast
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Solution
The correct option is CAgrobacterium tumefaciens A tumour including (Ti) plasmid is a plasmid found in pathogenic species of Agrobacterium. The presence of this Ti plasmid is essential for the bacteria to cause crown gall disease in plants.