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Which one of the following techniques/tools is NOT used for inserting a foreign gene into a cell?
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Gene insertion tools physically deliver DNA, while microarrays only measure gene expression.
GATE BT - 2021
GATE BT
Updated On:
Jan 2, 2026
DNA microarray
Electroporation
Gene gun
Microinjection
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Solution and Explanation
DNA microarray is used for gene expression analysis, not for gene insertion.
Electroporation, gene gun, and microinjection are all established methods to introduce foreign DNA into cells.
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