Protocol - Bacterial Transformation
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Protocol
...are commonly referred to as 'competent cells.' Many companies sell competent cells, which come frozen and...instructions that came with your competent cells. Pro-Tips Commercial competent cells range significantly in... LB or SOC media Competent cells DNA you'd like to transform Procedure Take competent cells out of -80...efficiency is needed follow the complete protocol. Thaw the competent cells in your hand instead of on...positive control (many companies include a positive control plasmid with their competent cells) to ensure that... To save money, many labs also make their own competent cells. This is a relatively simple procedure and...DNA (usually 10 pg - 100 ng) into 20-50 μL of competent cells in a microcentrifuge or falcon tube. GENTLY...