Which of the following can make competent bacterial cells?
A) Treating the cells chemically
B) Anything that makes the cell membrane more permeable to DNA
C) Exposing cells to a strong electric field
D) Allowing the culture to enter stationary phase growth
E) All but D

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Competent bacterial cells can be made by treating them chemically (A), making the cell membrane more permeable to DNA (B), and exposing them to a strong electric field (C). Allowing the culture to enter stationary phase growth (D) does not make cells competent.

Which of the Following Can Make Competent Bacterial Cells