In genetic exchange by conjugation, a single Hfr strain will transfer the entire bacterial chromosome to the recipient, allowing mapping in minutes from the first gene entering to the last one before the other half of the inserted F factor

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Only fragments of a genome can be easily mapped from a single Hfr strain. Mating bridges break long before the entire genome is transferred.

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