What is one of the changes that occur when a cell contains an F plasmid that is NOT integrated into the chromosome?
A. It is no longer able to produce a pilus.
B. Cell surface receptors change, preventing the uptake of more plasmids through conjugation.
C. Mutation rates are decreased.
D. The cell is considered an Hfr cell.
Answer:B
What is one of the changes that occur when a cell contains an F plasmid that is NOT integrated into the chromosome?
A. It is no longer able to produce a pilus. B. Cell surface receptors change, preventing the uptake of more plasmids through conjugation. C. Mutation rates are decreased. D. The cell is considered an Hfr cell.