Which one of the following bacteria has found
extensive use in genetic engineering work in plants?
(a) Clostridium septicum
(b) Xanthomonas citri
(c) Bacillus coagulens
(d) Agrobacterium tumefaciens

1 Answer

Answer :

(d) Agrobacterium tumefaciens

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