How Has the Role of Horizontal Gene Transfer (HGT)in Evolution

question 36

Multiple Choice

How has the role of horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in evolution changed over time?

• A)Early life-forms were fixed entities, and the only way to adapt was through HGT. HGT no longer occurs.
• B)Early life-forms had modular genomes for which HGT played a large role in adaptation. This role has decreased over time.
• C)Early life-forms had modular genomes for which HGT played a large role in adaptation. This role has increased over time.
• D)HGT was irrelevant for early life-forms. HGT is a more recent phenomenon and is important for current adaptations.

Understand the role of mobile genetic elements in genome variability.

Acknowledge the complexity of genetic interactions and the multifactorial basis of diseases.

Understand the basic terminology and definitions related to gears.

Identify the different types of gears and their applications.

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Definitions:

Control

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events, especially in the context of corporate governance or management.

Special Purpose Entities

Legal entities created by a parent company to isolate financial risk and conduct specific activities while protecting the parent company financially.

Primary Beneficiary

The main individual or entity designated to receive the benefits or payouts from an insurance policy, trust, or other financial instrument.

Consolidated

Referring to the financial statements that combine the financial information of a parent company with its subsidiaries to present as a single entity.