Micro-injection is a method used to
produce sticky ends of DNA
provide protection against pathogen
purify the DNA
inject recombinant DNA into the nucleus of an animal cell
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Microinjection -
In this method, recombinant DNA is directly injected into the nucleus of animal cell by using microneedles or micropipettes. It is used in oocytes eggs and embryo.
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Instrument is known as micromanipulator. This technique is also used in ICSI, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection.