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A scientist wants to insert a modified DNA directly into the nucleus of the animal cell. Which of the techniques will be best suited?
BiologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesNEET
Options:
  • A Gene gun
  • B Disarmed pathogen
  • C Cloning vector
  • D Microinjection
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Microinjection
Microinjection is a technique of developing genetically modified organisms where the recombinant DNA is directly injected into the cell nucleus of the cell. A glass pipette is used to deliver foreign DNA into the cell and making it transgenic. 

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