The process of interrupted mating may be used to do which of the following? A) Inhibit transduction B) Convert the recipient cell to F⁺ C) Determine the relative position of bacterial genes D) Alter the genotype of the donor cell

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Interrupted mating involves breaking the conjugation bridge (or other means of gene transfer) between donor and recipient bacteria at specific intervals to create a series of mixed-genotype cells that can be analyzed to determine the relative positions of different genes on the bacterial chromosome or plasmid. It does not alter the genotype of either cell or prevent transduction.

The Process of Interrupted Mating May Be Used to Do