What changes are typically made to the Ti plasmid when it is used to transform plant cells?
A) Tumor-inducing genes are removed.
B) Tumor-inducing genes are added.
C) Sugar-producing genes are added.
D) Viruses are removed.
E) Viruses are added.

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The Ti plasmid naturally contains tumor-inducing genes. However, when it is used to transform plant cells, these genes are typically removed so that the transformed plant cells do not develop tumors.

What Changes Are Typically Made to the Ti Plasmid When