Consider Conjugation in Escherichia Coli

question 57

Multiple Choice

Consider conjugation in Escherichia coli. In which of the following matings would chromosomal genes be transferred most frequently?

• A) F⁺ × F⁻
• B) F⁻ × F⁻
• C) Hfr × F⁻
• D) F⁺ ˣ F⁺

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Definitions:

Very Strong Association

A term used in statistics to describe a relationship between two variables that shows a high level of correlation or dependency.

Linear Association

A relationship between two variables that can be graphically represented with a straight line, indicating that changes in one variable correlate to changes in the other.

Negative Association

A connection between two variables where as one variable rises, the other falls.

Moderately Strong Association

A term in statistics indicating a fairly significant relationship between two variables, though not perfectly predictive.