Abstract
The conclusion by Suit, Matney, Doudney & Billen (1964) that Hfr donor cells ofEscherichia coliK12, starved of required amino acids can mate, has been re-examined. It appears that their conclusion is not valid and that apparent fertility of amino-acid starved cells is due to cross-feeding by the Fcells. The relationship of this result to the alternative mechanisms for chromosome transfer inE. coliis discussed.

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