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Different methods have been suggested to introduce alien DNA into host cells. Given and explain any three methods adopted for this purpose. |
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Answer» (1) Micro-injection-recombinant DNA is directly injected into the nucleus of an animal cell. (2) Biolistics or gene gun – cells are bombarded with high velocity microparticles of gold or tungsten coated with DNA. It is suitable for plants. (3) Disarmed pathogen – vectors when allowed to infect the cell, transfer the recombinant DNA into the host. |
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