Question
Bacteria possessing the fertility plasmid are termed ____ cells.
Answer
Bacteria possessing the fertility plasmid are termed F+ cells; those without are called F– cells.
Note: This enables the cell obtaining the new plasmid to then transfer copies to other cells. This method of genetic recombination allows for rapid acquisition of antibiotic resistance or virulence factors throughout a colony because other plasmids can also be passed through the conjugation bridge.
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