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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

A

Silver or Platinum

B

Platinum or Zinc

C

Silicon or Platinum

D

Gold or Tungsten

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