Use the Following Information and Graph to Answer the Question

question 46

Multiple Choice

Use the following information and graph to answer the question.
The figure below depicts changes to the amount of DNA present in a recipient cell that is engaged in conjugation with an Hfr cell. Hfr cell DNA begins entering the recipient cell at Time A. Assume that reciprocal crossing over occurs (in other words, a fragment of the recipient's chromosome is exchanged for a homologous fragment from the Hfr cell's DNA) .

Which two processes are responsible for the shape of the curve at Time B?

• A) transduction and rolling circle replication of single-stranded Hfr DNA
• B) entry of single-stranded Hfr DNA and rolling circle replication of single-stranded Hfr DNA
• C) rolling circle replication of single-stranded Hfr DNA and activation of DNA pumps in the plasma membrane
• D) transduction and activation of DNA pumps in the plasma membrane

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