The flow diagram shown below identifies possible relationships between bacterial
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Question
The flow diagram shown below identifies possible relationships between bacterial strains in various F factor states.
For each of the four links in the diagram, provide a description of the events involved in the transition.
Drag the appropriate labels to their respective targets. ( Drag numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, to the options below)
The options are:
[ ] Transfer of an entire F plasmid
[ ] Excision of the F plasmid plus some host DNA from the chromosome
[ ] Precise excision of the F plasmid from the chromosome
[ ] Integration of the F plasmid into the host chromosome
Explanation / Answer
Answer
The appropriate labels to the given respective targets is as follows:
[1] Transfer of an entire F plasmid.
[4] Precise excision of the F plasmid from the chromosome.
[3] Excision of the F plasmid plus some host DNA from the chromosome.
[2] Integration of the F plasmid into the host chromosome.