When F+ Conjugation Occurs Successfully, Only One Copy of the F

question 22

Multiple Choice

When F+ conjugation occurs successfully, only one copy of the F plasmid single- stranded DNA is transferred. What else must minimally occur?

• A) circularization plus replication of the new recipient DNA
• B) circularization of the recipient's new DNA
• C) rolling circle replication in the recipient cell
• D) continuation of rolling circle replication in the donor cell and replication in the recipient cell
• E) stopping the rolling circle replication after one copy length, circularization, and replication

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