The particle gun is used to bombard the:
Correct answer: A. Callus
- A. Callus
- B. Seedling
- C. Clonal
- D. Somaclonal
Explanation
The particle gun, that bombards a callus with DNA coated microscopic metal particles. Then genetically altered somatic embryos develop into genetically adult plants. Many plants including com and wheat varieties have been genetically engineered by this method.
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