2. Solved Papers
  3. AMU Medical

AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2014

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

    A)  sodium chloride

    B)  potassium chloride

    C)  magnesium chloride

    D)  calcium chloride

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                     Calcium chloride solution is used to make the cell membrane of bacterial cells more permeable for obtaining plasmid DNA from the bacterial cell or inserting recombinant DNA into bacterial cell for cloning.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner