Predict the Outcome of an F⁺ to F^- Mating If

question 83

Multiple Choice

Predict the outcome of an F⁺ to F^- mating if the F⁺ cell lacked a functional tra operon.

• A)Upon entering the recipient,the F factor would be unable to integrate into to host chromosome.
• B)Conjugation would not occur because there would be no contact between the F⁺ and F^- cells.
• C)Conjugation would occur,but the F^- recipient could not become Hfr.
• D)There would be no effect on conjugation.

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