Question

Genetic transformation is possible through

• A. Protoplasmic fusion
• B. Electroporation
• C. Micro-injection of DNA
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

• In molecular biology, transformation helps in the uptake of new DNA and the modification of the host genome.
• The permeability of the cell is increased to allow uptake of the foreign DNA.
• The fusion of two protoplasts can result in a transformed organism.
• Electroporation is a molecular biology technique in which an electrical field is applied to create pores in the cell wall and increase the permeability of the cell membrane to take up the foreign DNA.
• Microinjection is the method to introduce the genetic material into the cell with the help of a glass pipette.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.