Question

Introduction of an alien DNA into a plant host cell is achieved by making them ______.

Options

• Competent with bivalent ions

• Using microinjections

• Using gene gun

• Using lysozymes and chitinase

Answer 1

Introduction of an alien DNA into a plant host cell is achieved by making them using gene gun.

Explanation:

Both gene gun and microinjection techniques can deliver alien DNA into the host cell. The gene gun technique is appropriate for plant host cells out of these two approaches. The gene gun technique uses high-velocity DNA-coated gold or tungsten microparticles to target cells.