Which of the Following Are NOT a Vehicle for Horizontal

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are NOT a vehicle for horizontal gene transfer?

• A) plasmids
• B) bacteriophages
• C) endosymbiosis
• D) centromeres

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Lobotomy

A surgical procedure used in the past to treat certain mental disorders, involving the severing of connections in the brain's prefrontal cortex, now largely discredited due to its serious side effects and ethical concerns.

Egas Moniz

A Portuguese neurologist who is credited with the development of cerebral angiography and the controversial prefrontal leucotomy, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1949.

Dormitory-Like Facility

A residential setup where individuals share living quarters and resources, often associated with colleges or boarding schools.

Paraprofessionals

Individuals with specialized training who assist professionals, especially in fields like education and healthcare, but do not have the full professional accreditation.