Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 17, Problem 3TYK
Which of the following is not correct for bacterial conjugation?
a. Both Hfr and F+ bacteria have the ability to code for a sex pilus.
b. After an F- cell has conjugated with an F+, its plasmid holds the F+ factor.
c. The recipient cell is Hfr following conjugation.
d. In an
e. Genes on the F factor encode proteins of the sex pilus.
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