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Which one of the following bacterium has extensive usage in Genetic Engineering work in plants?

Which one of the following bacterium has extensive usage in Genetic Engineering work in plants? Correct Answer Agrobacterium tumefaciens

The correct answer is Agrobacterium tumefaciens.

Key Points

  • Agrobacterium tumefaciens
    • Agrobacterium tumefaciens has extensive usage in genetic engineering work in plants.
    • It is a soil-borne, plant pathogenic bacterium that causes tumorous growths.
    • It has the ability to transfer a particular type of DNA segment (T-DNA).
    • It induces the tumour-inducing plasmid (Ti) into the infected cells.
    • It is integrated into the host genome and transcribed, causing the crown gall disease.

Additional Information

  • Clostridium septicum
    • It is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium.
    • It is a spore-forming, obligate anaerobic bacteria.
    • It is one of several bacteria responsible for myonecrosis or gas gangrene. It is associated with malignancy.
  • Xanthomonas citri
    • It is a gram-negative, rod-shaped proteobacterium.
    • It is a phytopathogen that is harmless for humans.
    • Phytopathogen is the causing agent of citrus canker, a disease that affects citrus fruits.
  • Bacillus coagulens
    • It is an endospore that produces lactic acid.
    • It forms soil bacteria that are used as probiotics.
    • It is similar to lactobacillus.

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