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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