Question
Write one method of introducing foreign DNA into host cells.
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Answer
Biolistic or gene gun method is used to introduce recombinant DNA into plants. In this, the bomb is bombarded with high velocity micro particles of gold or tungsten coated with DNA due to which the DNA enters the plant cells.
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