The Figure Below Shows a Partial Chromosome Map of an E

question 26

Multiple Choice

The figure below shows a partial chromosome map of an E. coli Hfr strain. Each mark equals 10 minutes. If transfer of genes begins at "*" and goes in the direction of the arrow, which of the predicted results from this map is MOST likely to be observed?

• A) gal will be the first and ton will be the last gene to be transferred.
• B) lac and azi will rarely be transferred together.
• C) Ten minutes after transfer of ton, azi will be transferred.
• D) It would take 30 minutes to transfer all of the genes that are shown.
• E) All the chromosomal genes will be transferred by the end.

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