What function does a competent cell have that makes it useful in cloning experiments?

A. Competent cells resist transfection by a viral vector.
B. Competent cells repair DNA strands without the aid of DNA ligase.
C. Competent cells utilize transposons as a vector.

D. Competent cells take up DNA from the external environment


D

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