Consider Conjugation in Escherichia Coli

question 8

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) Hfr × F⁺

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Definitions:

Occasional Cough

A cough that occurs infrequently and is not persistent, often symptomatic of a minor condition or environmental factor.

Common Cold

A viral infectious disease mainly affecting the nose and respiratory passages but can also affect the throat, characterized by sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose.

Influenza

A contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, leading to symptoms like fever, cough, and body aches.

Allergy

An immune system response to a foreign substance (allergen) that is not typically harmful to the body. This reaction can cause various symptoms, such as sneezing, itching, and swelling.