Question

Which of the following are direct methods used for introducing recombinant DNA into host cells besides chemical transformation?

Options

• Electroporation, microinjection, and biolistics (gene gun)

• Centrifugation, filtration, and UV spectrophotometry

• Lysis, elution, and downstream processing

• Denaturation, annealing, and primer extension

Answer 1

Alternative methods to introduce foreign recombinant DNA into recipient host cells include electroporation, microinjection, and biolistics (or gene gun).