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F Factor
Medical Definition: | 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 (CONJUGATION, GENETIC) of genetic material, and the formation of SEX PILI. |
Previously Indexed: | Conjugation, Genetic (1968-1974),Genetics (1966-1967) |
F Factor Medical Definitions and Terms
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