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 .
Suppose that after bacterial conjugation, the recipient cell contained the a and b genes. From this information, what can you conclude?

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Given that only the a and b genes were transferred, it suggests that the transfer was interrupted before the rest of the genes could be transferred, which aligns with option E. The presence of some genes in the recipient cell indicates that contact was made and some genetic material was transferred, ruling out options A and C. Option B is irrelevant without further context, and option D is incorrect because the issue is not about the capacity of the sex pilus but rather an interruption in the transfer process.

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