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  • Need clarity, kindly explain! Biolistics (gene-gun) is suitable for :

Biolistics (gene-gun) is suitable for :

  • Option 1)

    Transformation of plant cells

  • Option 2)

    Constructing recombinant DNA by joining with vectors

  • Option 3)

    DNA finger printing

  • Option 4)

    Disarming pathogen vectors

 

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As learnt in concept

Gene gun -

Also known as Biolistic or particle bombardment method, This is invented by Shanford. This contains bullet of gold and tungeston having DNA (to be transferred on target issue)

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This method can be used at any target bacteria, plant and animal.

 

 

Gene transfer methods -

Cosntructed plamsid or vector is transferred to host by following methods-Gene gun, Microinjection, electroporation direct injection and natural method.

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 Gene gun method is a gene transfer method used at any traget bacteria, plant and animal


Option 1)

Transformation of plant cells

This is correct answer

Option 2)

Constructing recombinant DNA by joining with vectors

This is incorrect answer

Option 3)

DNA finger printing

This is incorrect answer

Option 4)

Disarming pathogen vectors

This is incorrect answer

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Sabhrant Ambastha

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