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The Ti plasmid, used in plant genetic engineering, is naturally found in:
The Ti plasmid, used in plant genetic engineering, is naturally found in:
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The Ti plasmid from Agrobacterium tumefaciens is used to transfer genes into plants, enabling genetic modifications.
Updated On: Jun 18, 2025
- Agrobacterium tumefaciens
- Escherichia coli
- Bacillus thuringiensis
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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The Ti (tumor-inducing) plasmid is naturally found in Agrobacterium tumefaciens. This bacterium is used in plant genetic engineering to transfer genes into plant cells, particularly in the development of genetically modified crops.
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