In conjugation, F⁺ cells
A) serve as recipient cells.
B) contain an F plasmid.
C) do not have conjugation pili.
D) can transfer DNA only to other F⁺ cells.
E) contain "jumping genes."

Question

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F⁺ cells contain an F plasmid, which allows for the transfer of genetic material during conjugation.

Answer: D 
 F⁺ cells can transfer DNA only to other F⁺ cells, as they already contain the necessary genetic machinery for conjugation.

Therefore, the correct choices are B and D.

In Conjugation, F⁺ Cells