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Biology Biotechnology Principles and Processes NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

The temperature utilized to administer thermal shock to the bacterium during heat shock is

A
82°C
B
100°C
C
Liquid nitrogen
D
42°C

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D

In bacterial transformation, cells treated with Ca 2+ are given a heat shock at 42°C for a short time to facilitate the uptake of DNA.

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