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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biotechnology -Principles and Processes

Question:
For transformation, micro-particles coated with DNA to be bombarded with gene gun are made up of which of the following metals?
Options:
Silicon or Platinum.
Gold or Tungsten.
Silver or Platinum.
Platinum or Zinc.
Correct Answer:
Gold or Tungsten.
Explanation:
In this method, suitable for plants, cells are bombarded with high velocity micro-particles of gold or tungsten coated with DNA in a method known as biolistics or gene gun.