MDCAT Biology MCQ #1201

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1201

1. Question 1

   Q1. A scientist is using Agrobacterium tumefaciens to transfer a gene into plant cells. What is being exploited?

   • A) The bacterium's ability to cause disease
   • B) The Ti plasmid's ability to transfer DNA
   • C) The plant's ability to undergo regeneration
   • D) The bacterium's ability to photosynthesize

   Answer: The Ti plasmid's ability to transfer DNA

   Explanation: Agrobacterium's Ti plasmid is used for gene transfer; The natural ability of Ti plasmid to transfer T-DNA is exploited.