F ′strains in E. coli are derived from Hfr strains. In some cases, these F ′strains show a high rate of integration back into the bacterial chromosome of a second strain. Furthermore, the site of integration is often the site occupied by the sex factor in the original Hfr strain (before production of the F ′strains). Explain these results.
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F
′
strains in E. coli are derived from Hfr strains. In some
cases, these F
′
strains show a high rate of integration
back into the bacterial chromosome of a second strain.
Furthermore, the site of integration is often the site occupied by the sex factor in the original Hfr strain (before
production of the F
′
strains). Explain these results.
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