How are Hfr strains of bacteria different from F+ strains?
A) Cells of Hfr strains are able to transfer chromosomal genes, whereas cells of F+ strains cannot.
B) Cells of Hfr strains cannot initiate conjugation with F- cells.
C) The F factor is integrated into the bacterial chromosome in all or most cells of an Hfr strain but in only a few cells in an F+ strain.
D) Cells of Hfr strains carry F' plasmids, whereas F+ cells do not.
E) Cells of Hfr strains can initiate conjugation with F+ cells or other Hfr cells.
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