Question 10

(Multiple Choice)

Use the following information and graph to answer the question.
The figure depicts changes to the amount of DNA present in a recipient cell that is engaged in conjugation with an Hfr cell. Hfr cell DNA begins entering the recipient cell at time A. Assume that a fragment of the recipient cell's chromosome is exchanged for a homologous fragment from the Hfr cell's DNA. Use the following information and graph to answer the question. The figure depicts changes to the amount of DNA present in a recipient cell that is engaged in conjugation with an Hfr cell. Hfr cell DNA begins entering the recipient cell at time A. Assume that a fragment of the recipient cell's chromosome is exchanged for a homologous fragment from the Hfr cell's DNA.   How is the recipient cell different at time D than it was at time A? A) It has a greater number of genes. B) It has a greater mass of DNA. C) It contains different genes. D) It contains bacteriophage DNA.
How is the recipient cell different at time D than it was at time A?


A) It has a greater number of genes.
B) It has a greater mass of DNA.
C) It contains different genes.
D) It contains bacteriophage DNA.

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