In addition to the nucleus of a plant cell, a gene gun can be aimed at ________.
A) a Golgi body
B) mitochondria
C) a nucleolus
D) a chloroplast
E) a cell membrane

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The gene gun technique is used to deliver foreign DNA into cells, typically plant cells. While the nucleus is the most common target for gene delivery, other organelles, such as chloroplasts, can also be targeted to introduce genes for specific traits or functions. A, B, C, and E are not typically targeted by the gene gun for gene delivery.

In Addition to the Nucleus of a Plant Cell, a Gene