Question

The Ti plasmid, is often used for making transgenic plants. This plasmid is found in

• A. Azotobacter
• B. Rhizobium of the roots of leguminous plants
• C. Agrobacterium
• D. Yeast as a 2µm

Answer 1

The correct option is C Agrobacterium

Ti plasmid used for making transgenic plants is found in the bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Ti plasmid is used as a vector for gene transfer to plant cells. Ti plasmid has a vir region responsible for virulence towards host and a tDNA region, which is transferred to the host.