For a Ti plasmid to be propagated in a host plant cell, the vector needs
A) telomeres.
B) centromeres.
C) an origin of replication.
D) a reporter gene.
E) a, b, and c

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The Ti plasmid needs an origin of replication in order to be propagated in a host plant cell. Telomeres and centromeres are not necessary for plasmid replication. A reporter gene may be helpful for the identification or visualization of transformed cells, but it is not required for plasmid propagation.

For a Ti Plasmid to Be Propagated in a Host