Figure 17.2
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The accompanying figure above shows the distances between genes in minutes. Assume that the time listed between two genes corresponds to the transfer time of the first of the two genes in the pair. Use the figure to answer questions .
According to the accompanying figure, what is the order in which the genes will be transferred to an F- cell during conjugation?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The order of gene transfer during conjugation is determined by the time it takes for each gene to be transferred. The gene that takes the least time to transfer is transferred first, followed by the next in increasing order of transfer time. Since the question does not provide the specific times or distances between genes, we cannot determine the exact order without the figure. However, assuming the question intends for us to infer based on typical conjugation processes, the correct order would generally start with the gene closest to the origin of transfer and proceed to the farthest. Without the specific details from the figure, the answer provided is based on common understanding of bacterial conjugation principles.

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