The Use of a Brief Electrical Shock to Introduce DNA

question 14

Multiple Choice

The use of a brief electrical shock to introduce DNA into bacterial cells is called ________.

• A) gene therapy
• B) electroporation
• C) electrophoresis
• D) electrocution
• E) chromatography

---

Definitions:

Gross Investment

The total amount of money spent on new capital assets, before accounting for depreciation.

Capital Stock

The total amount of physical assets a company owns that can be used in the production of goods and services, including buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear, decay, or a decline in value.

Gross Investment

The total amount of money spent on new capital assets, such as buildings and machinery, without deducting for depreciation.