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For transformation, micro-particles coated with DNA to be bombarded

For transformation, micro-particles coated with DNA to be bombarded with gene gun are made up of :

Options

(a) Silver or Platinum
(b) Platinum or Zinc
(c) Silicon or Platinum
(d) Gold or Tungsten

Correct Answer:

Gold or Tungsten

Explanation:

For gene transfer into the host cell without using vector microparticles made of tungsten and Gold coated with foregin DNA are bombarded into target cells at a very high velocity.

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