Question

In prokaryotic conjugation, if the F factor is carried in plasmid form by the donor cell, then the recipient cell will be characterized by:

A.
the presence of the F factor in plasmid form (F+ )

B.
the presence of the F factor in chromosomal form (Hfr)

C.
the absence of the F factor (F-), and an unaltered chromosome

D.
the presence of the F factor in plasmid form (F+), and a recombinant chromosome

E.
the absence of the F factor (F- ), and an unaltered chromosome

Answer 1

I know that it can't be C or E or D, but I'm unsure whether it is A or B.