Which gene transfer method uses Agrobacterium tumefaciens?

Practice Questions

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Which gene transfer method uses Agrobacterium tumefaciens?
  1. Biolistics
  2. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
  3. Electroporation
  4. Microinjection

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which gene transfer method uses Agrobacterium tumefaciens?
  • Step 1: Understand that Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a type of bacteria.
  • Step 2: Learn that this bacteria can naturally transfer DNA to plant cells.
  • Step 3: Recognize that scientists use this ability to introduce new genes into plants.
  • Step 4: Know that the method of using this bacteria for gene transfer is called Agrobacterium-mediated transformation.
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