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Biolistic is a direct gene transfer method for constructing recombinant DNA. The gene gun was invented by:

1. a) Watson and Crick
2. b) John C. Sanford with Edward Wolf
3. c) Lederberg
4. d) T.H. Morgan

Correct answer: b) John C. Sanford with Edward Wolf

Solution

Biolistic gene transfer, also called particle bombardment, was developed by John C. Sanford and Edward Wolf. They are credited with inventing the gene gun used to introduce DNA directly into cells.

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