Q. For transformation, micro-particles coated with DNA to be bombarded with gene gun are made up of
A) Gold or Tungsten
B) Silver or Platinum
C) Platinum or Zinc
D) Silicon or Platinum
Explanation
[Solution from source] In biolistics (gene gun), DNA is coated onto high-velocity microparticles of gold or tungsten and fired into plant cells. Silver, platinum, zinc and silicon are not used. Answer (1).
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