For transformation, micro-particles coated with DNA to be bombared with gene are made up of
A
Silicon or platinum
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B
Gold or tungsten
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C
Silver or platinum
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D
Platinum or zinc
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Solution
The correct option is B Gold or tungsten Gold or tungsten micro-particles coated with DNA of gene of interest are used to bombard plant cells.
This technique of transformation is known as the gene gun method.