Genetics glossary
What is fertility factor (F factor)?
fertility factor (F factor) — The plasmid that allows a prokaryote to conjugate with and pass DNA into an F- cell. A bacterial episome whose presence confers donor ability (maleness).
Genetics glossary
fertility factor (F factor) — The plasmid that allows a prokaryote to conjugate with and pass DNA into an F- cell. A bacterial episome whose presence confers donor ability (maleness).