Subcloning Efficiency™ DH5α™ Competent Cells Subcloning Efficiency™ DH5α™ Competent Cells are a versatile strain of chemically competent cells that provide a transformation efficiency of > 1 x 106 cfu/µg plasmid DNA. Subcloning Efficiency™ DH5α™ Competent Cells are an economical solution for routine subcloning procedures or any application where the starting DNA is not limiting. These cells: • Are designed for general, everyday use • Contain genetic markers useful for general applications Ideal for routine subcloning procedures Subcloning Efficiency™ DH5α™ Competent Cells are recommended for routine subcloning of genes into plasmid vectors but are not suitable for the generation of cDNA libraries. These economical cells yield >1 x 106 transformants/µg control DNA per 50 µL reaction. Flexible cloning capabilities Subcloning Efficiency™ DH5α™ Competent Cells contain the following genetic Competent Cell Type: Chemically Competent Species: E. coli Format: Tube(s) Transformation Efficiency: > 1x10^6 Bacterial or Yeast Strain: DH5α™ Product Size: 40 reactions Blue-White Screening: Yes Cloning Unstable DNA: Not Suitable for cloning unstable DNA Reduces Recombination: Yes Cloning Methylated DNA: No Improves Plasmid Quality: Yes Propagating ccdB Vectors: Not for ccdB vector propagation F' Episome (to make ssDNA): Lacks F' Episome Preparing Unmethylated DNA: Not Suitable for preparing unmethylated DNA T1 Phage - Resistant (tonA): No High Throughput Compatibility: Not High Throughput-Compatible Shipping Condition: Dry Ice Regulatory Statement: For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.