The technique used to introduce foreign DNA into cells by applying a brief electric pulse is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The technique used to introduce foreign DNA into cells by applying a brief electric pulse is:
A. Microinjection
B. Electroporation
C. Biolistics
D. Lipofection
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Electroporation creates transient pores in the cell membrane using an electric field, allowing DNA to enter. Microinjection uses a fine needle, biolistics a gene gun, lipofection lipid vesicles.

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