(LO#1;+1) In a hypothetical situation, the genes for sex pilus construction and for tetracycline resistance are located together on the same plasmid within a particular bacterium. If this bacterium readily performs conjugation involving a copy of this plasmid, then the result should be

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(LO#1;+1) In a hypothetical situation, the genes for sex pilus construction and for tetracycline resistance are located together on the same plasmid within a particular bacterium. If this bacterium readily performs conjugation involving a copy of this plasmid, then the result should be

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the rapid spread of tetracycline resistance to other bacteria in that habitat.

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a bacterium that has undergone transduction.

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the production of endospores among the bacterium's progeny.

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the temporary possession by this bacterium of a completely diploid genome.

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the subsequent loss of tetracycline resistance from this bacterium.

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