In order to take up a naked DNA molecule, a cell must be ________, which may occur only at certain stages in the life cycle of the organism.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


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What will be an ideal response?

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a) the G0 - G1 transition b) the G2 - M transition c) the S - G2 transition d) the G1 - S transition

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