NEET2024Zoology-Genetic Engineering

NEET 2024 Zoology Plasmids MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The “Ti plasmid” of Agrobacterium tumefaciens stands for

A

Tumor inducing plasmid

B

Temperature independent plasmid

C

Tumour inhibiting plasmid

D

Tumor independent plasmid

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The Ti plasmid is known as the Tumor Inducing plasmid, which is used by Agrobacterium tumefaciens to transfer genes to plants, causing tumor formation.

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