Why Are the Opine Synthesis Genes Considered Expendible in a PTi

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why are the opine synthesis genes considered expendible in a pTi vector for transgenic plant creation? (Select all that apply)

• A)bacterial reproduction will not be essential in the transgenic plant
• B)plant anabolism is not opine-dependent
• C)their removal enables larger recombinant gene fragments to be introduced into the recipient plant
• D)Their contribution to virulence is offset by dual plasmid transfers
• E)None is a correct choice

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