For transformation, micro-particles coated with DNA to be bombarded from gene gun are made up of
(a) silver or platium
(b) platinum or zinc
(c) silicon or platinum
(d) gold or tungsten

Options

A. Gold or Tungsten
B. Silver or Platinum
C. Platinum of Zinc
D. Silicon or Platinum

Answer

A

Explanation

Bilistics or gene gun is a method of introducing alien DNA into host cells of plants. In this, cells are bombarded with high velocity micro-particles of gold or tungsten coated with DNA.