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Why are plasmid and competent cells mixed gently?

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Correct answer: Cells are fragile and may be damaged by vigorous mixing

The cell membrane of competent cells can be delicate. Vigorous vortexing or pipetting may damage cells and reduce their viability and ability to take up DNA (competence). Therefore, plasmid DNA and competent cells are mixed gently. Cutting DNA is the role of restriction enzymes, not mixing. Exam tip: in transformation steps, gentle mixing is done mainly to protect the cells.

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Competent CellsPlasmid TransformationGentle MixingCell ViabilityDna UptakeCompetent HostPrinciples Of BiotechnologyBiotechnology

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