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AIIMS 201925 May
Exam
AIIMS
Year
2019
Date
25 May
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Biotechnology - Principles and Processes

AIIMS 2019 · 25 May · Zoology · Biotechnology - Principles and Processes

Which of the following cannot be used for direct gene transfer?

Which of the following cannot be used for direct gene transfer?

Options

  1. AAgrobacterium tumefaciens
  2. BBiolistics
  3. CElectroporation
  4. DMicroinjection

Correct answer

A. Agrobacterium tumefaciens

Step-by-step solution

Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a soilinhabiting plant bacterium that is able to transfer a piece of DNA known as T-DNA. It facilitates DNA mediated gene transfer.
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