What is one of the changes that occur when a cell contains an F plasmid that is NOT integrated into the chromosome?
A) It is no longer able to produce a pilus.
B) Cell surface receptors change, preventing the uptake of more plasmids through conjugation.
C) Mutation rates are decreased.
D) The cell is considered an Hfr cell.

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When a cell contains an F plasmid that is not integrated into the chromosome, the cell surface receptors change, making it unable to uptake more plasmids through conjugation. This prevents the cell from becoming a donor in future conjugation events.

What Is One of the Changes That Occur When a Cell