In the Flow Diagram Shown Below, Which of the Following

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the flow diagram shown below, which of the following is an inaccurate relationship between bacterial strains in the various F factor states?

• A) Link 1 represents transfer of an entire F plasmid.
• B) Link 4 represents excision of the F plasmid plus some host DNA from the chromosome.
• C) Link 3 represents precise excision of the F plasmid from the chromosome.
• D) Link 2 represents integration of the F plasmid into the host chromosome.
• E) All four links represent accurate relationships.

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Definitions:

K

A symbol for potassium, a metallic chemical element with the atomic number 19, essential for various biological processes.

[H+]

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, often used to measure the acidity or basicity of a solution.

HAc

Acetic acid, an organic compound with the formula CH3COOH, known for its sour taste and pungent smell, used in vinegar.

[H+]

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, often used as a measure of the acidity of a solution, with lower values indicating higher acidity.