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Experiment 3

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Appendices

Appendix A - Competent Cells Procedure
Appendix B - First experiment data and calculations
Appendix C - Second Experiment Transformant Enumeration
Appendix D - Second Experiment, Number of Cells Plated
Appendix E - Standard Deviations in the Second Experiment

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Acknowledgements

Appreciation is expressed to Dr. Doug Muench of the University of Calgary and the people in his lab for assistance in planning and carrying out these experiments. Gratitude is also expressed to High School teachers Dr. Pike and Mr. Nickell.