conjugation: Hfr x F-

Question 1

The F- cell gaining chromosomal genes (successful HGT) is dependent upon

Answer 1

homologous recombination occurring

Question 2

Because the entire F factor has not been transferred, the recipient cell remains

Answer 2

F-

Question 3

Hfr x F- mating results in one Hfr and one F- cell, but
the F-

Answer 3

will pick up some chromosomal genes from
the Hfr cell after recombination