Question

what is competent host..*

Answer 1

$Since DNA is a hydrophilic molecule, it cannot pa\ss through cell membranes so the bacterial cells must first be made 'competent' to take up DNA. Disarmed pathogen vectors can be allowed to infect the cell to transfer the recombinant DNA into the host.$

Answer 2

Answer:

"The ccll which is capable of taking up an alien DNA is called competent host."

"Since DNA is a hydrophilic molecule, it cannot pa\ss through cell membranes so the bacterial cells must first be made 'competent' to take up DNA."