Electroporation method uses an electric pulse to facilitate uptake of DNA.

DNA can be introduced into cells using physical methods that temporarily breach the plasma membrane. These methods include: Electroporation: Uses high-voltage electric shocks to introduce DNA into cells. This method can be used with most cell types and is easier than other techniques. Particle bombardment: Also known as "gene guns". **Direct microinjection.  Other methods for introducing DNA into host cells include: Transduction, Transformation, Transfection, Injection.  Before using these methods, scientists prepare the foreign DNA. This involves cutting the DNA into smaller pieces or... Show more

DNA can be introduced into cells using physical methods that temporarily breach the plasma membrane. These methods include:
Electroporation: Uses high-voltage electric shocks to introduce DNA into cells. This method can be used with most cell types and is easier than other techniques.
Particle bombardment: Also known as "gene guns".
**Direct microinjection. 

Other methods for introducing DNA into host cells include: Transduction, Transformation, Transfection, Injection. 

Before using these methods, scientists prepare the foreign DNA. This involves cutting the DNA into smaller pieces or using restriction enzymes to cut the DNA and insert the desired portion into a bacterial plasmid. 
DNA is a complex molecule that contains all of the information necessary to build and maintain an organism. All living things have DNA within their cells.

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