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Ti plasmid that is used for introducing genes in plants is obtained from

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Escherichia coli
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Agrobacterium tumefaciens
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Agrobacterium rhizogenes
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Klebsiella
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Solution

The correct option is B Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Agrobacterium tumefaciens contains the Ti Plasmid. The Ti plasmid has a special region of DNA called T-DNA, which is capable causing tumors in certain plants. This plasmid is widely used in the creation of transgenic plants by delivering the necessary DNA payload.

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