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Preferred term

F Factor  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Bacterial Sex Factor
  • Bacterial Sex Factors
  • Factor, Bacterial Sex
  • Factors, Bacterial Sex
  • Fertility Factor, Bacterial
  • F Plasmid
  • F Plasmids
  • Resistance Transfer Factor
  • Sex Factor, Bacterial
  • Sex Factor F
  • Sex Factors, Bacterial

In other languages

  • French

  • Épisome F
  • Facteur de fertilité
  • Facteur de sexualité
  • Facteur de transfert de résistance
  • Facteur sexuel bactérien
  • Plasmide F

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-G1D6Z6BR-1

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