Competent cells

Biology

1 answer:

kati45 [8]3 years ago

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Answer: Competent cells are able to take up naked DNA, they occur naturally and can be created in the laboratory

Explanation: Competent cells are cells that can modify its genetic make up and take other DNA using transfomation. Competent cells are commonky made from e.coli because it can replicate faster, readily available for use. DNA is cleavedusing restriction enzymes making up sticky ends.

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