If an Hfr cell is used for mating what is the last gene that could possibly be transfered from the host chromosome?
A)A gene that is at the site of integration and on the same side as where transfer starts..
B)A gene that is at 45 minutes from the site of integration.
C)A gene that is at the site of integration of the episome but on the opposite side from where transfer starts
D)A gene that is at 30 minutes from the site of integration

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In Hfr conjugation, the transfer of genes starts from the origin of transfer and proceeds in a linear fashion. The last gene to be transferred would be the one located at the site of integration but on the opposite side from where the transfer starts, as it would take the longest time to reach the recipient cell.

If an Hfr Cell Is Used for Mating What Is