Ti plasmid used in genetic engineering is obtained from _________________.
A
Bacillus thuringiensis
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B
Agrobacterium rhizogenes
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C
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
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D
Pseudomonas syringae
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Solution
The correct option is CAgrobacterium tumefaciens
C. Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Solution : Ti plasmid used in genetic engineering of plants is obtained from the bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens that causes crown gall disease in plants
So the correct answer is "Agrobacterium tumefaciens"