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question 48
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what type is represented?
a f plasmid
b hfr plasmid
The diagram shows the transfer of a plasmid (the small red circle) from one bacterium to another, resulting in both having the plasmid. The F plasmid is responsible for conjugation and transfer of the F factor (plasmid) between bacteria, leading to both cells having the F plasmid. Hfr (High - frequency recombination) involves the F plasmid integrating into the bacterial chromosome, and the transfer in Hfr is of chromosomal DNA, not just the plasmid as shown here. So the correct option is A.
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A. F plasmid