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Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
Processes of Recombinant DNA Technology – Introducing DNA into Host
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In gene gun method used to introduce alien DNA into host cells, microparticles of ______ metal are used.
Gene gun particles are coated with gold or tungsten.
A biolistic or gene gun is a technique of genetic engineering where the genes, DNA, RNA or proteins are transferred to the plant cells without the use of any vectors. The genetic material is coated with heavy metal i.e. gold or tungsten and bombarded with heavy velocity.