The transfer of F factor in E. coli from one donor cell to a __________ cell results in two __________ cells.

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The transfer of F factor in E. coli from a donor cell to a recipient cell results in two recipient cells, with one cell now being F+ and the other remaining F-. The option of transferring F factor from a donor to a donor (A) or recipient to recipient (B) would not result in any change in the F status of the cells. The transfer of F factor from a recipient to a donor (E) would result in the integration of F factor into the donor chromosome, resulting in an Hfr cell. The option of transferring F factor from a donor to a recipient (C) is possible, but it would not result in two donor cells as stated in the answer choices.

The Transfer of F Factor in E