The Difference Between Vertical and Horizontal Transmission of Plant Viruses

question 13

Multiple Choice

The difference between vertical and horizontal transmission of plant viruses is that vertical transmission ________.

• A) transfers viruses from a parent plant to its progeny, and horizontal transmission transfers viruses from one plant to another plant
• B) spreads viruses from upper leaves to lower leaves of the plant, and horizontal transmission spreads viruses among leaves at the same general level
• C) spreads viruses from trees and tall plants to bushes and other smaller plants, and horizontal transmission spreads viruses among plants of similar size
• D) transfers DNA from a plant of one species to a plant of a different species, and horizontal transmission spreads viruses among plants of the same species

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