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Question
State the role of “biolistic gun” in biotechnology experiments.
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Solution
A biolistic gene, or gene gun, introduces alien DNA into plant cells. This method involves bombarding host cells with high-velocity gold or tungsten microparticles coated with DNA molecules. This allows for genetic manipulation without requiring complicated tissue culture.
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