Which of the following is NOT used in gene therapy to transfer cloned DNA into human cells?

A. Retroviruses
B. Fusion of cells with DNA-containing vesicles
C. Microinjection
D. Transformation
E. Chemical means to get the DNA through the cell membrane


D

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