The vir genes of the Ti plasmid

a. are transferred to the plant cell.
b. are an example of a classic bacterial system in which stimulation of a sensor protein causes automethylation and transfer of the methyl to the second protein.
c. are activated by phenolic compounds released by plant wounds.
d. are expressed constitutively.
e. are not required for transfer of DNA.


Ans: c

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