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In which of the following organism transformation occurs by the help of membrane vesicles?(a) S. pneumoniae(b) H. influenzae(c) E. colli(d) M. tuberculosisI had been asked this question in homework.My question is from Genetic Recombination in chapter Genetic Recombination of Drug Biotechnology

Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (b) H. influenzae

Easiest explanation: Haemophilus don’t PRODUCE a competence factor thus it donot become competent. It take up DNA from closely RELATED species. Ds DNA, complexed with other proteins is then taken in membrane vesicles.


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