Question

Electroporation is

• A. making transient pores in cell membranes to introduce gene constructs
• B. purification of saline water with the help of membrane system
• C. opening of stomata by artificial light during night
• D. fast passage of nutrients through phloem sieve pores by electric stimulation

Answer 1

The correct option is A making transient pores in cell membranes to introduce gene constructs

Electroporation is a method to make competent cells. In this method, weak voltage is applied to the cells due to which transient pores are created in the cell membrane which helps in the introduction of recombinant genes.

Hence the correct option is
a. Making transient pores in cell membranes to introduce gene constructs