Which Statement About Horizontal Gene Transfer Is Correct

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement about horizontal gene transfer is correct?

• A) Few pathogenicity islands are generated by horizontal transmission.
• B) Horizontal gene transfers move whole blocks of DNA from one organism to another.
• C) Horizontal gene transfer helps pathogens evolve.
• D) All genes code for toxins.

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