What Is One of the Changes That Occur When a Cell

question 75

Multiple Choice

What is one of the changes that occur when a cell contains an F plasmid that is NOT integrated into the chromosome?

• A) It is no longer able to produce a pilus.
• B) Cell surface receptors change, preventing the uptake of more plasmids through conjugation.
• C) Mutation rates are decreased.
• D) The cell is considered an Hfr cell.

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