Topic: Processes of recombinant DNA technology· Biotechnology and Its Applications

In gene gun method used to introduce alien DNA into host cells, microparticles of ________ metal are used.

1. Silver

2. Copper

3. Zinc

4. Tungsten or gold

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Answer: 4. Tungsten or gold

Key idea: In the biolistic (gene gun) method, DNA is coated on microscopic particles of tungsten or gold, which are shot at high velocity into host cells.

These metals are dense and inert. Silver, copper and zinc are not used.

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