In respect to bacteria conjugation, when a new F factor becomes integrated into the chromosomes of an F- (f minus) cell, the cell becomes an Hfr (High frequency recombination) cell. If this Hfr cell mates (conjugates) with an F- (F minus) recipient, what are the possible outcomes following this mating? (Choose all that are correct) A. The recipient cell will remain an F- cell. B. The recipient will become an Hfr cell. C. The donor cell will lose its F plasmid. D. The recipient cell will become an F+ cell. E. The recipient cell may become a recombinant. F. The donor will remain an Hfr.
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