The Rate of Evolution in Prokaryotes May Be Accelerated by Lateral

question 59

True/False

The rate of evolution in prokaryotes may be accelerated by lateral gene transfer,a process that increases genetic diversity.

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Definitions:

Sea Lamprey

An ancient, jawless fish known for its parasitic feeding habits, attaching to and feeding on the blood of other fish.

Overharvesting

The excessive harvesting of natural resources, leading to depletion or significant reduction in population densities.

Bycatch Problem

The issue of catching unintended species while fishing, leading to wasteful death of non-target marine life.

Narrow-Meshed Nets

Fishing nets designed with small openings to catch smaller fish, often resulting in higher bycatch rates of juvenile and non-target species.