Biology Biotechnology and Its Application All Topic Question For Revision Test Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

In an experiment we want to induce tumors in root of plant. For this purpose we use -

A
Agrobacterium rhizogene
B
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
C
Thermphilus aquaticus
D
Any retro virus

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B

Agrobacterium tumefaciens contains the Ti (Tumor-inducing) plasmid, which causes crown gall tumors in plants. It is used to induce tumors in plant tissues.

• Agrobacterium rhizogenes → Causes hairy root disease

• Thermus aquaticus → Source of Taq polymerase

• Retroviruses → Used mainly in animal gene therapy

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