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What does 'competent' refer to incompetent cells used in transformation experiments?

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The ability of the bacterial cell to take up DNA through pores in the cell wall is called competence. DNA is a hydrophilic molecule, and hence, it cannot pass through the cell membrane. So, the cell is made 'competent' by treating with suitable divalent ion; like calcium.

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