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How does Agrobacterium tumefaciens act as a suitable vector in tire biotechnological experiments? Site an example where it has been successfully used as a vector. |
Answer» Agrobacterium tumefaciens-((a pathogen of several dicot plants) is able to deliver a piece of DNA known as 'TDNA' to transform normal cells into tumor cells, the tumor inducing (Ti) plasmid of Agrobacterium (cloning vector) no more used for pathogenic purposes, but the mechanism is used to deliver gene of interest, into plant where it multiplies. Agrobacterium vector is used to transfer Nematode specific gene in the host plant. (Tobacco) to develop Nematode resistant plant. |
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