10.7 Transformation Competent:cells capable of taking up DNA and being transformed感受态 In naturally transformable bacteria,competence is regulated In other strains,specific procedures are necessary to make cells competent Electricity can be used to force cells to take up dNA (electroporation) Chen Feng,Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityChen Feng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University 10.7 Transformation Competent: cells capable of taking up DNA and being transformed感受态 • In naturally transformable bacteria, competence is regulated • In other strains, specific procedures are necessary to make cells competent • Electricity can be used to force cells to take up DNA (electroporation)