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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biotechnology -Principles and Processes

Question:
In gene gun method , micro-particles coated with DNA are made up of which one of the following elements ?
Options:
Gold or silver .
Platinum or silver.
Gold or tungsten.
Tungsten or platinum.
Correct Answer:
Gold or tungsten.
Explanation:
In biolistics or gene gun method, suitable for plants, cells are bombarded with high velocity micro-particles of gold or tungsten coated with DNA .