Briefly explain the differences between F+, F-, Hfr, and F' cells.
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F+ cells can act as donors during conjugation and transfer the F plasmid to F- cells, converting them into F+ cells. F- cells, on the other hand, do not contain the F plasmid and cannot act as donors during conjugation. They can only act as recipients and receive Show more…
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