9.2.3 - Competent Host (For Transformation with Recombinant DNA)
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What is a competent cell?
💡 Hint: Think about how bacteria can take in DNA.
Name one method used to make cells competent.
💡 Hint: Consider what elements help cells absorb DNA.
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What is the primary purpose of making a cell competent?
💡 Hint: Think about why cells need to intake foreign substances.
True or False: Heat shock is a method that cools cells after they have been exposed to high temperatures.
💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of events during the transformation process.
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Design a protocol for preparing competent cells from E. coli and introducing a recombinant plasmid. Discuss the rationale behind each step.
💡 Hint: Consider mentions in the text about cell growth and treatment.
Compare and contrast the effectiveness and suitability of the heat shock method and gene gun method for different cell types.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of cells and what each method accomplishes.
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