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What is the method used to increase the efficiency of DNA entering the bacterium through its cell wall?
BiologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesNEET
Options:
  • A Injecting DNA directly into the nucleus
  • B Using a high velocity micro-particles
  • C Using a disarmed pathogen
  • D Treating cells with a specific concentration of a divalent cation
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The correct answer is: Treating cells with a specific concentration of a divalent cation
In order to force bacteria to take up the plasmid, the bacterial cells must first be made competent to take up DNA by treating them with a specific concentration of a divalent

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