In the bacterial world,a gene located on which of the following would be the LEAST likely to be transferred?
A) R factor
B) F⁺
C) the phage Mu
D) the chromosome

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The chromosome is the least likely to be transferred because it is the genetic material that is essential to the survival of the bacterium, and its transfer would be detrimental to the donor cell. The other options, such as the R factor, F⁺, and the phage Mu, are all capable of horizontal gene transfer and can be transferred between bacterial cells.

In the Bacterial World,a Gene Located on Which of the Following