Microbial Symbionts Are Horizontally Transferred by Parental Cells Directly Passing

question 31

True/False

Microbial symbionts are horizontally transferred by parental cells directly passing on the symbionts during cellular replication.

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Definitions:

Tidal Flats

Broad, flat areas of land alternately covered and exposed by the rise and fall of tides, rich in biodiversity and important ecologically.

Astrobiologists

Scientists who study the possibility of life beyond Earth, investigating conditions that support life in the universe.

Extreme Habitats

Environments where conditions are considered extreme or harsh for most forms of life, such as deep-sea vents or arctic tundra.

Archaeabacterium

A group of microorganisms that are similar to bacteria but genetically distinct, often found in extreme environments.