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Which divalent cation is used to make bacteria competent?
ASodium
BCalcium
CPotassium
DChloride
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Calcium
Treating cells with a specific concentration of calcium increases the efficiency of DNA entry through cell wall pores.
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