In Table 8.1, if culture 1 mutates to Hfr, what will be the result of conjugation between the two cultures?

A) They will both remain the same.
B) 1 will become F+, leu+, his+; 2 will become F+, leu+, his+
C) 1 will remain the same; recombination will occur in 2
D) 1 will become F-, leu+, his+; 2 will become Hfr, leu+, his+
E) The answer cannot be determined based on the information provided.


Answer: C) 1 will remain the same; recombination will occur in 2

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