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Bacterial cells are made competent to take up DNA by treating them with what?
AChilled ethanol
BRibonuclease enzyme
CLysozyme enzyme
DDivalent calcium ions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Divalent calcium ions
Calcium raises the efficiency of DNA entry through pores in the cell wall.
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