Question
Biology Question on recombinant technology
Which of the following cannot be used for direct gene transfer?
A
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
B
Biolistics
C
Electroporation
D
Microinjection
Answer
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Explanation
Solution
Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a soil-inhabiting plant bacterium that is able to transfer a piece of DNA known as T-DNA. It facilitates DNA mediated gene transfer.