MDCAT Biology MCQ #1177

A biotech company is developing a genetically modified crop resistant to a specific herbicide. What is the primary gene transfer method used?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1177

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A biotech company is developing a genetically modified crop resistant to a specific herbicide. What is the primary gene transfer method used?

    • A) Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
    • B) Electroporation
    • C) Microinjection
    • D) Biolistics

    Answer: Agrobacterium-mediated transformation

    Explanation: Agrobacterium is commonly used for plant transformation; biolistics is also used but less common for herbicide resistance.