Which of the Following Statements About Horizontal Gene Transfer Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about horizontal gene transfer is accurate?

• A) Horizontal gene transfer is common in the evolution of life on Earth.
• B) Horizontal gene transfer among organisms does not occur today.
• C) Horizontal gene transfer moves only genes that play a role in metabolism.
• D) Horizontal gene transfer occurs only among closely related organisms.

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