Which of the following is not a technique for introducing recombinant DNA into host cells?
A
Infection by Agrobacterium
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B
Microinjection
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C
Electrophoresis
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D
Infection by bacteriophage
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Solution
The correct option is C Electrophoresis There are special techniques for the introduction of recombinant DNA into host cells. Microinjection, biolistics, infection by disarmed pathogens like Agrobacterium or bacteriophage are examples of such techniques.
While electrophoresis is used for the separation of various DNA segments based on their length.