What are HFR bacteria?

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E
6th Edition
ISBN:9781133893943
Author:ESTRIDGE
Publisher:ESTRIDGE
Chapter7: Basic Clinical Microbiology
Section7.3: Culture Techniques For Bacteriology
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What are HFR bacteria?

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Conjugation process refers to the horizontal transfer of genetic material of bacteria through direct physical contact or through the development of a connection between the cells. The genetic material that is passed on from donor bacteria has proven to be useful to the recipient bacteria.

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