STANDARDBotany-Genetic Engineering
STANDARD Botany Transformation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
______ is the way to create 'competent cells' to take up DNA
A
Treating them with a specific concentration of a divalent cation, such as calcium
B
heat shock
C
a, b, d are true
D
all of the above
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Competent cells are typically created by treating them with calcium ions and subjecting them to a heat shock to facilitate DNA uptake.
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