Based on the Figure Below,showing Horizontal Gene Transfer and the Early

question 29

Multiple Choice

Based on the figure below,showing horizontal gene transfer and the early evolution of life,which of the following statements is not true?

• A)Bacteria have transferred genes to eukaryotes twice.
• B)Bacteria have transferred genes to archaea many times.
• C)Archaea have exchanged genes with eukaryotes.
• D)Bacteria have transferred genes among themselves.
• E)Eukaryotes have transferred genes among themselves.

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