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Jaya read in a biotechnology book that a...

Jaya read in a biotechnology book that alien DNA can be introduced into host cell by micro injection and biolistics. Explain these methods

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Micro injectin: Recombinant DNA is directly injected into the nucleus of an animal cell.
Biolistics/Gene gun: The micro particles of gold or tungsten coated with foreign DNA are bombarded with high velocity into plant using a hellium pressure particle gun device.
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