Biotechnology Principles And Processes Question 86

Question: Crown gall disease in plants is caused by [BHU 2005]

Options:

A) Ti-plasmid

B) Pi-plasmid

C) Bacteria

D) Virus

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

One of the most interesting plasmids is the tumour-inducing (Ti) plasmid of Agrobacterium tumefaciens.

Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a causative agent of a common plant disease termed crown gall disease.