Which of the following would a competent cell be able to do?
A) Resist transfection by a viral vector
B) Repair DNA strands without the aid of DNA lygase
C) Utilize transposons as a vector
D) Take up DNA from the external environment
E) None of the answers are correct

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Competent cells are able to take up DNA from the external environment, which is a key step in the process of transformation.

Which of the Following Would a Competent Cell Be Able