Predict the outcome of an F+ to F? mating if the F+ cell lacked a functional tra operon.
A. There would be no effect on conjugation.
B. Conjugation would occur, but the F- recipient could not become Hfr.
C. Conjugation would not occur because there would be no contact between the F+ and F? cells.
D. Upon entering the recipient, the F factor would be unable to integrate into to host chromosome.
Answer: C
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