In order to induce the bacterial uptake of plasmids, the bacteria are made 'competent' by first treating with :

In order to induce the bacterial uptake of plasmids, the bacteria are made competent by treating them with

Why and how bacteria can be made 'competent' ?

Why and how bacteria can be made 'competent' ?

Assertion : During transformation, in order to force bacteria to take up the plasmid, the bacterial cell must first be made 'competent' to take up DNA Reason: This is done by treating them with a specific concentration of a monovalent cation such as sodim

DNA is a hydrophilic molecule, it cannot pass through cell membrane. In order to force bacteria to take up the plasmid, the bacterial cells must be made competent to take up DNA. Write the procedure for making the cell competent?

How bacterial cells are made competent to take up DNA?