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Polyethylene glycol method is used for

BiologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesNEET
Options:
  • A Gene transfer without a vector
  • B Biodiesel production
  • C Seedless fruit production
  • D Energy production from sewage
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The correct answer is: Gene transfer without a vector
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a hydrocarbon solvent and a fusogen, that attaches cell membranes. PEG is widely used in the induction of cell fusion between plant protoplast and in the production of animal cell hybridoma. During fusion the genetic material gets tranferred between the cells.

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