The Movement of Genetic Material Between Organisms Other Than by Descent

question 31

Multiple Choice

The movement of genetic material between organisms other than by descent is called ____.

• A) vertical gene transfer
• B) horizontal gene transfer
• C) parallel gene transfer
• D) sexual reproduction
• E) asexual reproduction

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Definitions:

Mores

Social norms that are widely observed and have great moral significance within a particular society.

Convention

A formal meeting or assembly of people with a common interest, often for discussion or promoting ideas and projects.

Custom

Traditional and widely accepted ways of behaving or doing something that are specific to a particular society, place, or time.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.