Which of the Following Statements About Horizontal Gene Transfer Are

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about horizontal gene transfer are true? Please select all that apply.

• A) Two gametes are donors to the zygote
• B) Transfer depends on meiosis
• C) Horizontal gene transfer is unidirectional
• D) Horizontal gene transfer is rare in bacteria
• E) Transposable elements can act as vectors of horizontal gene transfer

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