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Published on: August 21, 2026
The gene gun is also known as …..(1)……, …..(2)……velocity particles of …..(3)…..or tungsten coated with recombinant DNA are bombarded on …..(4)…..cell. Select the incorrect option-
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C
In the biolistic method, the micro-particles used to carry recombinant DNA are specifically made of gold or tungsten. Silver is not used because gold and tungsten are inert and possess the high density required to penetrate cell walls without chemically reacting with the cell components.
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