Which Statement Correctly Describes Horizontal Gene Transfer

question 46

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 never result from horizontal gene transfer.

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Equivalent Units

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