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Which of the following statement is incorrect about Agrobacterium tumifaciens?
A
It is used to deliver gene of interest in both prokaryotic as well as eukaryotic host cells.
B
'Ti' plasmid from Agrobacterium tumifaciens used for gene transfer is not pathogenic to plant cell.
C
It transforms normal plant cells into tumor cells.
D
It delivers 'T-DNA' into plant cell.
Detailed Solution
Agrobacterium tumefaciens is used primarily as a vector for delivering genes of interest into plant (eukaryotic) host cells, not prokaryotic cells — so the statement that it is used for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic hosts is incorrect.