Question

Given below are two statements: 
• [Statement (I):] Horizontal gene transfer among the microbes is responsible for the transmission of virulence factors. 
• [Statement (II):] Horizontal gene transfer can happen between microbes and plants also. 
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below. 
 

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

Agrobacterium tumefaciens is known as the "natural genetic engineer" of plants because of its unique ability to perform horizontal gene transfer across kingdoms (bacteria to plants).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A