Which Statement Correctly Describes Horizontal Gene Transfer? ​

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes horizontal gene transfer? ​

• A)Conjugation, transformation and transduction are all forms of horizontal gene transfer.
• B)Conjugation and transformation are forms of horizontal gene transfer, but transduction is a form of vertical gene transfer. ​
• C)Eukaryote-eukaryote transfers of nuclear genes are most common. ​
• D)Prokaryote-eukaryote transfers of nuclear genes are most common. ​
• E)Partial diploids always result from horizontal gene transfer. ​

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