alleryStart learning →Bacterial cells are made competent for DNA uptake by treating with which ion?
AMonovalent sodium
BMonovalent potassium
CDivalent calcium
DMonovalent lithium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Divalent calcium
A specific concentration of a divalent cation such as calcium increases DNA entry through pores in the cell wall.
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