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

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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

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In the biolistics or gene gun method, cells are bombarded with high-velocity micro-particles of gold or tungsten coated with DNA.
This method is suitable for plant cells.

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