Ti plasmid is isolated from Agrobacterium tumefaciens bacteria. The Ti plasmid of Agrobacterium is responsible for the natural transformation of plant cells into tumours. So, it is modified into a non-pathogen ic vector but still is able to deliver the DNA. This disarmed plasmid of Agrobacterium is used as a vector for the transformation of plant cells, thus proved to play an important role in biotechnology.
Name the source organism from which Ti plasmid is isolated. Explain the use of this plasmid in biotechnology.
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Aakash Joshi
Ti plasmid is isolated from Agrobacterium tumefaciens bacteria.
The Ti plasmid of Agrobacterium is responsible for the natural transformation of plant cells into tumours. So, it is modified into a non-pathogen ic vector but still is able to deliver the DNA. This disarmed plasmid of Agrobacterium is used as a vector for the transformation of plant cells, thus proved to play an important role in biotechnology.