Obligately Symbiotic Relationships Generally Do Not Foster Horizontal Gene Transfer

question 12

True/False

Obligately symbiotic relationships generally do not foster horizontal gene transfer at a higher rate than non-symbiotic relationships.

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An illegal agreement between parties to fix the outcome of a bidding process to benefit themselves at the expense of others.

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