What is meant by the term cotransformation?

A) An F? cell can become F+ several times in a life cycle.
B) Cotransformation occurs when several linked genes are transformed simultaneously.
C) Several pieces of DNA can form heteroduplexes in a cell.
D) More than one phage infects a bacterial cell.
E) A cell can pick up more than one F factor.


Answer: B

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