About The Medical Condition Bacterial Sex Factor

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Bacterial Sex Factor

Bacterial Sex Factor Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Bacterial Sex Factor Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Bacterial Sex Factor?

A plasmid whose presence in the cell, either extrachromosomal or integrated into the bacterial chromosome, determines the "sex" of the bacterium, host chromosome mobilization, transfer via conjugation of genetic material, and the formation of sex pili.

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