Consider This Figure Showing Horizontal Gene Transfer and the Early

question 19

Multiple Choice

Consider this figure showing horizontal gene transfer and the early evolution of life. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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

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