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In the biolistic method of gene transfer, the micro-particles coated with foreign DNA are bombarded into target cells at a very high velocity. These micro-particles are made up of A. Silver or Tungsten B. Arsenic or Silver C. Gold or Tungsten D. None of these

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The correct answer is C. Gold or Tungsten. In the biolistic method, also known as particle bombardment or gene gun method, micro-projectiles coated with foreign DNA are propelled into target cells using a device known as a gene gun. These micro-projectiles are typically made of gold or tungsten.