Which of the following organisms is used by molecular biologists to produce transgenic plants?
A)E.coli
B)Plasmid pSC101
C)Bacteriophage l
D)Agrobacterium tumefaciens

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Agrobacterium tumefaciens is commonly used by molecular biologists to produce transgenic plants. It is a soil bacterium that naturally integrates its own DNA into plants, causing tumors. However, researchers have been able to use Agrobacterium tumefaciens to transfer desired DNA sequences into plants, creating genetically modified crops.

Which of the Following Organisms Is Used by Molecular Biologists