The Ability to Conjugate Depends on the Presence of a Plasmid

question 71

Multiple Choice

The ability to conjugate depends on the presence of a plasmid called the ____ within the donor cell.

• A) X factor
• B) F factor
• C) C factor
• D) sex pilus
• E) S factor

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