Following genetic recombination, ____

a. the bacterial cell is unable to divide
b. the bacterial cell is no longer able to replicate its DNA
c. the bacterial cell is a partial haploid
d. any remnants of DNA that did not contribute to the genetic recombination form plasmids
e. all progeny of the recombinant cell contain the new gene combination


ANSWER: a

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