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Biolistics (gene-gun) is suitable for

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disarming pathogen vectors
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transformation of plant cells
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constructing recombinant DNA by joining with vectors
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DNA fingerprinting
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The correct option is B transformation of plant cells
Biolistic or gene-gun method involves the transfer of foreign DNA into the host cell. In this process, the host cells/ target cells are bombarded with tungsten or gold particles coated with the foreign DNA material at a very high velocity. This method is more suitable for plants cells.

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