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Published on: August 21, 2026
In gene gun method used to introduce alien DNA into host cells, microparticles of metal are used.
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A biolistic or gene gun is a technique of genetic engineering where the genes, DNA, RNA or proteins are transferred to the plant cells without the use of any vectors. The genetic material is coated with heavy metal i.e. gold or tungsten bombarded with the heavy velocity.
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