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Biology
For transformation with recombinant DNA, the bacterial cells must first be made competent which means
Q. For transformation with recombinant DNA, the bacterial cells must first be made competent which means
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Should increase their metabolic reactions
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Should decrease their metabolic reactions
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Increase efficiency with which DNA enters the bacterium
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Ability to divide fast
Solution:
As DNA is a hydrophilic molecule, it can not pass through cell membrane as it is hydrophobic in nature. Therefore, the bacterial cells should be made capable of uptaking DNA, i.e., they should be competent.