Which of the following is TRUE regarding the step in gene cloning when bacterial cells take up recombinant vector?

A. The process is known as transformation when a viral vector is used.
B. The process is known as transfection when a plasmid vector is used.
C. The cell is treated with agents that render it impermeable to the plasmid.
D. The cell is treated with agents that render it permeable to the plasmid.
E. Most cells will successfully take up one plasmid.


D. The cell is treated with agents that render it permeable to the plasmid.

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