Horizontal Gene Transfer Is NOT Thought to Play a Major

question 109

Multiple Choice

Horizontal gene transfer is NOT thought to play a major role in the exchange of which of the following genes between bacterial species?

• A)genes encoding rRNAs
• B)genes conveying antibiotic resistance
• C)genes involved in nitrogen fixation
• D)genes involved in bacterial photosynthesis

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