Which correctly describes F factors?
A) "F factor" is short for "fertility factor".
B) If present, that cell can act as a donor.
C) It consists of a single gene that is present on the chromosome.
D) All natural isolates of E. coli have it.
E) After it is transferred by conjugation, the recipient cell becomes F⁺.

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A) "F factor" is short for "fertility factor".

B) If present, that cell can act as a donor.

E) After it is transferred by conjugation, the recipient cell becomes F⁺.

Option C is incorrect because F factor is a plasmid and not a single gene.

Option D is incorrect because not all natural isolates of E. coli may have the F factor.

Which Correctly Describes F Factors