Which ion is used in the protoplast fusion with the PEG (polyethylene glycol)?

Question

Which ion is used in the protoplast fusion with the PEG (polyethylene glycol)? (A)  Na+  (B)  Ca++  (C)  K+  (D)  Mg+

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Ca++ is used with PEG in chemical method for fusion of two cells (i.e., protoplast) as Ca++ penetrate the plasma membrane comprehensively and allow the genetic material to transfer from one cell to other.

Q. Which ion is used in the protoplast fusion with the PEG (polyethylene glycol)?

$N a^{+}$

$C a^{++}$

$K^{+}$

$M g^{+}$

$C a^{++}$ is used with PEG in chemical method for fusion of two cells (i.e., protoplast) as $C a^{++}$ penetrate the plasma membrane comprehensively and allow the genetic material to transfer from one cell to other.