Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes F- Cells and F

Question

Which of the following statements correctly describes F- cells and F+ cells?
A) Both types of cells can donate F plasmids to other cells
B) Neither types of cells can donate F plasmids to other cells
C) F+ cells function as DNA donors during conjugation and F- cells function as DNA recipients during conjugation
D) F+ cells function as DNA recipients during conjugation and F- cells function as DNA donors during conjugation

Accepted Answer

F+ cells contain the F (fertility) plasmid, which enables them to act as donors in the process of bacterial conjugation, transferring genetic material to F- cells, which do not contain the F plasmid and thus act as recipients.