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.