Agrobacterium Tumefaciens Is Often Used in the Production of Transgenic

question 33

Short Answer

Agrobacterium tumefaciens is often used in the production of transgenic plants because of its Ti plasmid. This plasmid is usually "disarmed" by deleting its tumor genes along with the genes for producing what products that would have been advantageous to the bacterium?

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Coercive Power

The ability of a person to influence someone else's decision making or behavior by using threats, punishment, or some form of pressure.

Hostility, Resentment, and Anger

Intense feelings of opposition, bitterness, and strong displeasure or rage, often resulting from perceived wrongs or frustrations.

Instrumental Goals

Objectives aimed at acquiring the means or resources necessary to achieve more significant end goals.

Long-range Goals

Objectives or aims set to be achieved over an extended period, planning beyond the immediate future.